Integrated management of Zeuzera pyrina L. in pomegranate orchards using environmentally safe treatments [electronic resource].

Includes reference.

Alternative non-conventional and environmentally safe means (sex pheromone mass trapping, horticultural, mechanical, microbiological and local chemical treatments) for reduction Zeuzera pyrina L. infestation, were evaluated in infested pomegranate orchards during three successive years (2005, 2006, and 2007) at Wady EI-Natroun district, Behera governorate. Z. pyrina infestation was reduced by 59.78, 68.92 and 80.00% due to whole year pheromone treatment, 56.87, 80.15 and 88.21% due to pruning treatment, 36.76, 55.85 and 65.03% due to worming treatment, 7.92, 12.77 and 17.48% due to bacterial treatment, 6.23, 11.38 and 15.89% due to fungal treatment, 68.26, 79.69 and 84.23% due to whole year local spraying, 60.99, 75.38 and 81.99% due to whole year local painting, 83.52, 92.15 and 96.29% due to whole year complete coverage spraying, when applied for 1, 2, and 3-successive years, respectively.

Summary in arabic.

1