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Management of Delia (Diptera: Anthomyiidae) through selectively timed planting of Phaseolus vulgaris (Fabaceae) in Atlantic Canada

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  22 August 2018

Natalie Silver ,
Kirk Hillier  and
Suzanne Blatt
Natalie Silver
Affiliation:
Acadia University, 15 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6, Canada
Kirk Hillier
Affiliation:
Acadia University, 15 University Avenue, Wolfville, Nova Scotia, B4P 2R6, Canada
Suzanne Blatt*
Affiliation:
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, 32 Main Street, Kentville, Nova Scotia, B4N 1J5, Canada
*
1Corresponding author (e-mail: [email protected])
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Abstract

Delia Robineau-Desvoidy (Diptera: Anthomyiidae), including Delia platura (Meigen), are known pests of vegetable crops. Here, three studies were conducted to examine the relationship between Delia species and Phaseolus vulgaris Linnaeus (Fabaceae). Field studies documented a relationship between planting date and occurrence of Delia damage on P. vulgaris. Plantings in mid-June resulted in higher crop yields (mean bean pods per plant) and reduced damage ratings compared with earlier plantings. Late-May and early-June planting dates were not favourable, as they resulted in high damage ratings and low plant survival. Late-June and July plantings resulted in low damage ratings but low crops yields. Growth chamber experiments examined oviposition preference of D. platura females at eight phenological stages for two varieties of P. vulgaris. Results indicated significantly higher oviposition rates on bean plants at early phenological growth stages, with no significant varietal preference shown by maggots. Laboratory experiments quantified the impact of D. platura larval infestation on two P. vulgaris varieties at two growth stages. Results indicated no significant difference in variety choice. Recommendation for planting P. vulgaris to coincide with Delia phenology using a degree-day model is discussed.

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Insect Management
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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 150 , Issue 5 , October 2018 , pp. 663 - 674
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© 2018 Entomological Society of Canada. Parts of this are a work of Her Majesty the Queen in Right of Canada 

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