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European Wireworm
Research Network
Working group 2
Novel control measures
This group explores innovative strategies to manage wireworm populations while reducing reliance on conventional chemicals. It focuses on biological control, cultural practices, and emerging technologies to ensure sustainable crop protection.
Key goals
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Identify and test new biological and cultural control methods
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Evaluate alternative technologies for wireworm management
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Promote environmentally friendly and economically viable solutions
Description
This working group focuses on identifying and developing innovative strategies to manage wireworm populations while reducing reliance on conventional chemical pesticides.
It explores biological control agents, novel chemistry in precision IPM, cultural practices, and emerging technologies to promote sustainable and environmentally friendly crop protection.
Potential of biocidal meals to control wireworm populations, Agoindustria, vol 3, num. 3, pp 313-316
The susceptibility of a few crops to the attacks of different Agriotes spp. species and evaluation of the effectiveness of some cropping protection strategies? Conference: Atti Giornate Fitopatologiche, 22-24 April 1996At: S. Cristiana di Numana, Ancona, ItalyVolume: 1, Capitolo “Fitofagi e fitomizi”, pag. 215-222
Potential of biocidal meals to control wireworm populations, Agoindustria, vol 3, num. 3, pp 313-316
Potential of biocidal meals to control wireworm populations, Agoindustria, vol 3, num. 3, pp 313-316
Goals
Explore Biological Control Options
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Investigate beneficial organisms such as entomopathogenic fungi, nematodes, and predators
Evaluating chemical options
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Integration of novel chemistry into precision IPM
Develop Cultural and Agronomic Practices
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Assess crop rotation, soil tillage management, and planting techniques that reduce wireworm pressure
Evaluate Emerging Technologies
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Test novel approaches such as biostimulants, attract-and-kill systems, and precision agriculture tools
Ensure Sustainability and Compliance
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Promote solutions that meet environmental standards and are economically viable for farmers
Knowledge Sharing and Adoption
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Disseminate findings to stakeholders and support practical implementation in farming systems