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

ABSTRACT:

Background

Many groups of insects utilize substrate-borne vibrations for intraspecific communication. This characteristic makes them a suitable model for exploring the use of vibrations as a tool for pest control as an alternative to the use of chemicals. Detailed knowledge of species communication is a prerequisite to select the best signals to use. This study explored the use of substrate-borne vibrations for pest control of the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), Halyomorpha halys Stål (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). For this purpose, we first identified the spectral and temporal characteristics that best elicit male responsiveness. Bioassays were conducted with artificial signals that mimicked the natural female calling signal. Second, we used the acquired knowledge to synthesize n

SUBMITTER: Caorsi V 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9292951 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature