Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent
1 In Benin cashew plantations, yields and nut quality are lost mainly as a result of insect pests. In the present study, we investigated the effectiveness of the African weaver ant Oecophylla longinoda as a biocontrol agent against Beninese cashew pests. 2 In a 2-year study, nut yield and quality we...
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| author | Anato, F.M. Wargui, R.B. Sinzogan, A.A.C. Offenberg, J. Adandonon, A. Vayssières, Jean-François Kossou, D.K. |
| author_browse | Adandonon, A. Anato, F.M. Kossou, D.K. Offenberg, J. Sinzogan, A.A.C. Vayssières, Jean-François Wargui, R.B. |
| author_facet | Anato, F.M. Wargui, R.B. Sinzogan, A.A.C. Offenberg, J. Adandonon, A. Vayssières, Jean-François Kossou, D.K. |
| author_sort | Anato, F.M. |
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| description | 1 In Benin cashew plantations, yields and nut quality are lost mainly as a result of insect
pests. In the present study, we investigated the effectiveness of the African weaver ant
Oecophylla longinoda as a biocontrol agent against Beninese cashew pests.
2 In a 2-year study, nut yield and quality were compared among: (i) trees with weaver
ants O. longinoda; (ii) trees where weaver ants were sugar-fed; (iii) integrated pest
management (IPM) trees with weaver ants combined with fruit fly bait spray; and (iv)
control trees receiving no control measures.
3 All treatments with ants showed significantly higher yields than the control, with
the IPM treatment leading to the highest yield. Compared with the control trees, the
ants, ant sugar-fed and the IPM trees produced 78%, 122% and 151% more nuts,
respectively. Nuts produced on control trees were of a higher quality on average
because they were less damaged by thrips (probably because the fruit fly bait worked
as a contact poison on thrips); this was also the case for the IPM treatment. In absolute
numbers, however, trees in ant treatments produced more first-quality nuts.
4 To achieve a broader and effective control of both coreid bugs and thrips, a
combination of weaver ants and supplementary compatible control measures is
recommended.1 In Benin cashew plantations, yields and nut quality are lost mainly as a result of insect
pests. In the present study, we investigated the effectiveness of the African weaver ant
Oecophylla longinoda as a biocontrol agent against Beninese cashew pests.
2 In a 2-year study, nut yield and quality were compared among: (i) trees with weaver
ants O. longinoda; (ii) trees where weaver ants were sugar-fed; (iii) integrated pest
management (IPM) trees with weaver ants combined with fruit fly bait spray; and (iv)
control trees receiving no control measures.
3 All treatments with ants showed significantly higher yields than the control, with
the IPM treatment leading to the highest yield. Compared with the control trees, the
ants, ant sugar-fed and the IPM trees produced 78%, 122% and 151% more nuts,
respectively. Nuts produced on control trees were of a higher quality on average
because they were less damaged by thrips (probably because the fruit fly bait worked
as a contact poison on thrips); this was also the case for the IPM treatment. In absolute
numbers, however, trees in ant treatments produced more first-quality nuts.
4 To achieve a broader and effective control of both coreid bugs and thrips, a
combination of weaver ants and supplementary compatible control measures is
recommended.1 In Benin cashew plantations, yields and nut quality are lost mainly as a result of insect
pests. In the present study, we investigated the effectiveness of the African weaver ant
Oecophylla longinoda as a biocontrol agent against Beninese cashew pests.
2 In a 2-year study, nut yield and quality were compared among: (i) trees with weaver
ants O. longinoda; (ii) trees where weaver ants were sugar-fed; (iii) integrated pest
management (IPM) trees with weaver ants combined with fruit fly bait spray; and (iv)
control trees receiving no control measures.
3 All treatments with ants showed significantly higher yields than the control, with
the IPM treatment leading to the highest yield. Compared with the control trees, the
ants, ant sugar-fed and the IPM trees produced 78%, 122% and 151% more nuts,
respectively. Nuts produced on control trees were of a higher quality on average
because they were less damaged by thrips (probably because the fruit fly bait worked
as a contact poison on thrips); this was also the case for the IPM treatment. In absolute
numbers, however, trees in ant treatments produced more first-quality nuts.
4 To achieve a broader and effective control of both coreid bugs and thrips, a
combination of weaver ants and supplementary compatible control measures is
recommended.1 In Benin cashew plantations, yields and nut quality are lost mainly as a result of insect
pests. In the present study, we investigated the effectiveness of the African weaver ant
Oecophylla longinoda as a biocontrol agent against Beninese cashew pests.
2 In a 2-year study, nut yield and quality were compared among: (i) trees with weaver
ants O. longinoda; (ii) trees where weaver ants were sugar-fed; (iii) integrated pest
management (IPM) trees with weaver ants combined with fruit fly bait spray; and (iv)
control trees receiving no control measures.
3 All treatments with ants showed significantly higher yields than the control, with
the IPM treatment leading to the highest yield. Compared with the control trees, the
ants, ant sugar-fed and the IPM trees produced 78%, 122% and 151% more nuts,
respectively. Nuts produced on control trees were of a higher quality on average
because they were less damaged by thrips (probably because the fruit fly bait worked
as a contact poison on thrips); this was also the case for the IPM treatment. In absolute
numbers, however, trees in ant treatments produced more first-quality nuts.
4 To achieve a broader and effective control of both coreid bugs and thrips, a
combination of weaver ants and supplementary compatible control measures is
recommended. |
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| spelling | CGSpace744682025-12-08T09:54:28Z Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent Anato, F.M. Wargui, R.B. Sinzogan, A.A.C. Offenberg, J. Adandonon, A. Vayssières, Jean-François Kossou, D.K. biocontrol oecophylla longinoda 1 In Benin cashew plantations, yields and nut quality are lost mainly as a result of insect pests. In the present study, we investigated the effectiveness of the African weaver ant Oecophylla longinoda as a biocontrol agent against Beninese cashew pests. 2 In a 2-year study, nut yield and quality were compared among: (i) trees with weaver ants O. longinoda; (ii) trees where weaver ants were sugar-fed; (iii) integrated pest management (IPM) trees with weaver ants combined with fruit fly bait spray; and (iv) control trees receiving no control measures. 3 All treatments with ants showed significantly higher yields than the control, with the IPM treatment leading to the highest yield. Compared with the control trees, the ants, ant sugar-fed and the IPM trees produced 78%, 122% and 151% more nuts, respectively. Nuts produced on control trees were of a higher quality on average because they were less damaged by thrips (probably because the fruit fly bait worked as a contact poison on thrips); this was also the case for the IPM treatment. In absolute numbers, however, trees in ant treatments produced more first-quality nuts. 4 To achieve a broader and effective control of both coreid bugs and thrips, a combination of weaver ants and supplementary compatible control measures is recommended.1 In Benin cashew plantations, yields and nut quality are lost mainly as a result of insect pests. In the present study, we investigated the effectiveness of the African weaver ant Oecophylla longinoda as a biocontrol agent against Beninese cashew pests. 2 In a 2-year study, nut yield and quality were compared among: (i) trees with weaver ants O. longinoda; (ii) trees where weaver ants were sugar-fed; (iii) integrated pest management (IPM) trees with weaver ants combined with fruit fly bait spray; and (iv) control trees receiving no control measures. 3 All treatments with ants showed significantly higher yields than the control, with the IPM treatment leading to the highest yield. Compared with the control trees, the ants, ant sugar-fed and the IPM trees produced 78%, 122% and 151% more nuts, respectively. Nuts produced on control trees were of a higher quality on average because they were less damaged by thrips (probably because the fruit fly bait worked as a contact poison on thrips); this was also the case for the IPM treatment. In absolute numbers, however, trees in ant treatments produced more first-quality nuts. 4 To achieve a broader and effective control of both coreid bugs and thrips, a combination of weaver ants and supplementary compatible control measures is recommended.1 In Benin cashew plantations, yields and nut quality are lost mainly as a result of insect pests. In the present study, we investigated the effectiveness of the African weaver ant Oecophylla longinoda as a biocontrol agent against Beninese cashew pests. 2 In a 2-year study, nut yield and quality were compared among: (i) trees with weaver ants O. longinoda; (ii) trees where weaver ants were sugar-fed; (iii) integrated pest management (IPM) trees with weaver ants combined with fruit fly bait spray; and (iv) control trees receiving no control measures. 3 All treatments with ants showed significantly higher yields than the control, with the IPM treatment leading to the highest yield. Compared with the control trees, the ants, ant sugar-fed and the IPM trees produced 78%, 122% and 151% more nuts, respectively. Nuts produced on control trees were of a higher quality on average because they were less damaged by thrips (probably because the fruit fly bait worked as a contact poison on thrips); this was also the case for the IPM treatment. In absolute numbers, however, trees in ant treatments produced more first-quality nuts. 4 To achieve a broader and effective control of both coreid bugs and thrips, a combination of weaver ants and supplementary compatible control measures is recommended.1 In Benin cashew plantations, yields and nut quality are lost mainly as a result of insect pests. In the present study, we investigated the effectiveness of the African weaver ant Oecophylla longinoda as a biocontrol agent against Beninese cashew pests. 2 In a 2-year study, nut yield and quality were compared among: (i) trees with weaver ants O. longinoda; (ii) trees where weaver ants were sugar-fed; (iii) integrated pest management (IPM) trees with weaver ants combined with fruit fly bait spray; and (iv) control trees receiving no control measures. 3 All treatments with ants showed significantly higher yields than the control, with the IPM treatment leading to the highest yield. Compared with the control trees, the ants, ant sugar-fed and the IPM trees produced 78%, 122% and 151% more nuts, respectively. Nuts produced on control trees were of a higher quality on average because they were less damaged by thrips (probably because the fruit fly bait worked as a contact poison on thrips); this was also the case for the IPM treatment. In absolute numbers, however, trees in ant treatments produced more first-quality nuts. 4 To achieve a broader and effective control of both coreid bugs and thrips, a combination of weaver ants and supplementary compatible control measures is recommended. 2015-08 2016-05-25T11:59:59Z 2016-05-25T11:59:59Z Journal Article https://hdl.handle.net/10568/74468 en Limited Access Wiley Anato, F.M., Wargui, R.B., Sinzogan, A.A., Offenberg, J., Adandonon, A., Vayssières, J.F. & Kossou, D.K. (2015). Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent. Agricultural and Forest Entomology. |
| spellingShingle | biocontrol oecophylla longinoda Anato, F.M. Wargui, R.B. Sinzogan, A.A.C. Offenberg, J. Adandonon, A. Vayssières, Jean-François Kossou, D.K. Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent |
| title | Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent |
| title_full | Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent |
| title_fullStr | Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent |
| title_full_unstemmed | Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent |
| title_short | Reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew, using weaver ants as a biological control agent |
| title_sort | reducing losses inflicted by insect pests on cashew using weaver ants as a biological control agent |
| topic | biocontrol oecophylla longinoda |
| url | https://hdl.handle.net/10568/74468 |
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