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Residual Toxicity of a High-Potency Formulation of Bacillus thuringiensis to Spruce Budworm (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)
Authors: RANKENHUYZEN, KEES VAN; NYSTROM, CARL
Source: Journal of Economic Entomology, Volume 82, Number 3, June 1989 , pp. 868-872(5)
Publisher: Entomological Society of America
Abstract:
Foliar persistence of an aqueous high-potency formulation of Bacillus thuringiensis (Thuricide 48L V) applied to a white spruce (Picea glauca Moench.) plantation at 2.4 liters/ha was assessed. Residual toxicity of treated foliage to spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana (Clemens), larvae was <2 d despite high spray deposition on the target foliage. Experiments with potted balsam fir indicated that wash-off by rain was the primary cause for loss of residual toxicity, whereas inactivation by sunlight played a limited role. As little as 6 mm of rain caused a substantial loss of residual toxicity. We conclude that deposits of Thuricide 48L V (low viscosity)on white spruce and balsam fir (Ables balsamea L.) foliage are highly susceptible to wash-off by rain. A high concentration of active ingredient does not improve foliar persistence and a suitable sticker is required.Document Type: Research article
Publication date: 1989-06-01
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