Publications by authors named "K M Daane"
Programs to mass rear and release Ganaspis kimorum Buffington (Hymenoptera: Figitidae) are ongoing in many countries to manage its host Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae). To optimize parasitoid production and synchronize field releases with pest outbreaks, we investigated a cold storage protocol by exposing different immature G. kimorum stages to 2 storage temperatures (10 or 15°C) for 2, 4, 6, or 8 wk.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFThe mirid bugs Lygus hesperus (Knight) and L. elisus (van Duzee) are key pests of forage, fiber, and fruit crops. Our goals were to identify pheromone components produced by females of both species and to develop practical pheromone dispensers for use in monitoring these pests.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFDrosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae), commonly known as spotted-wing Drosophila (SWD), is an invasive insect pest threatening the economy of many small fruit farms in the Americas and Europe. Biological control using parasitoids is a promising strategy for improving the sustainable management of SWD. To use the parasitoids as biocontrol agents, recognizing and understanding the presence and preference of North American native parasitoids and their local adaptation is necessary.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFArticle Synopsis
- The spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) has rapidly spread globally and poses a threat to various fruits due to its unique reproductive methods.
- Research focuses on the Ganaspis near brasiliensis parasitoids, particularly a lineage called G1, which is more host-specific to D. suzukii compared to others, highlighting the importance of differentiating cryptic species for pest management.
- Study findings reveal significant genomic and reproductive differences between G1 and another lineage (G3), supporting the decision to introduce only the more effective G1 lineage for controlling the pest in North America and Europe.
The diet of adult parasitoid wasps is vital for their survival and reproduction. However, the availability of food resources, such as plant nectar, can vary widely in cropping systems, potentially affecting parasitoid fitness and thereby biological control of pests. The egg parasitoid Hadronotus pennsylvanicus (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) is a potential biological control agent of the pistachio pest Leptoglossus zonatus (Dallas) (Heteroptera: Coreidae).
View Article and Find Full Text PDF