Development of a refuge-kairomone device for monitoring and control of the vine weevil, Otiorhynchus sulcatus, by lure-and-kill and lure-and-infect

Root weevils in the genus Otiorhynchus are an important pest in the nursery and small fruit production worldwide. The night-activity of the adult weevils obstruct timely monitoring and oviposition often starts before effective control measures are taken. The primary objective of this research goal was to develop an effective trap for monitoring that can be used in conjunction with the kairomone (Z)-2-pentenol and an effective means to kill the...