Many groups of insects utilize substrate-borne vibrations for intraspecific communication. This characteristic makes them a suitable model for exploring the vibrations as a tool for pest control in alternative to chemicals. The detailed knowledge of the species communication is a prerequisite to select the best signals to use. In this sense, this study aimed at exploring the use of substrate-borne vibrations for pest control of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys Stål (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). To this purpose, in a first set of experiments, we identified the spectral and temporal characteristics that best elicit male responsiveness. Bioassays were conducted with artificial signals that mimicked the natural female calling signal. In a second part, we used the acquired knowledge to synthesize new signals endowed with different degrees of attractiveness in single and two choice bioassays using a wooden custom-made T stand.

Design of ideal vibrational signals for stinkbug male attraction, through vibrotaxis experiments / Caorsi, Valentina; Cornara, Daniele; Wells, Karen E; Moser, Damiano; Berardo, Alice; Miselli, Roberto; Torriani, Michele; Pugno, Nicola M; Tasin, Marco; Maistrello, Lara; Mazzoni, Valerio. - In: PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE. - ISSN 1526-498X. - 77:12(2021), pp. 5498-5508. [10.1002/ps.6590]

Design of ideal vibrational signals for stinkbug male attraction, through vibrotaxis experiments

Maistrello, Lara;
2021

Abstract

Many groups of insects utilize substrate-borne vibrations for intraspecific communication. This characteristic makes them a suitable model for exploring the vibrations as a tool for pest control in alternative to chemicals. The detailed knowledge of the species communication is a prerequisite to select the best signals to use. In this sense, this study aimed at exploring the use of substrate-borne vibrations for pest control of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys Stål (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). To this purpose, in a first set of experiments, we identified the spectral and temporal characteristics that best elicit male responsiveness. Bioassays were conducted with artificial signals that mimicked the natural female calling signal. In a second part, we used the acquired knowledge to synthesize new signals endowed with different degrees of attractiveness in single and two choice bioassays using a wooden custom-made T stand.
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Design of ideal vibrational signals for stinkbug male attraction, through vibrotaxis experiments / Caorsi, Valentina; Cornara, Daniele; Wells, Karen E; Moser, Damiano; Berardo, Alice; Miselli, Roberto; Torriani, Michele; Pugno, Nicola M; Tasin, Marco; Maistrello, Lara; Mazzoni, Valerio. - In: PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE. - ISSN 1526-498X. - 77:12(2021), pp. 5498-5508. [10.1002/ps.6590]
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