Evaluating effects of harmonic radar tag attachment on the survivorship and dispersal capacity of Riptortus pedestris (Hemiptera: Alydidae)
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soybean pest, harmonic radar technique, monitoring, flight dispersalAbstract
We demonstrated procedures to securely attach harmonic radar tags on adult Riptortus pedestris (F.) (Hemiptera: Alydidae) and verified that there were no detectable adverse effects of radar tag attachment on insect survivorship, or on walking or flight capacity. Thus, future studies should focus on individual-based tracking of R. pedestris to understand the dispersal capacity and pattern of this pest at landscape levels. These efforts will help us enhance monitoring and management tools for R. pedestris.
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Demostramos procedimientos para fijar con seguridad etiquetas radar armónicas en adultos de Riptortus pedestris (F.) (Hemiptera: Alydidae) y verificamos que no hubo efectos adversos detectables de las etiquetas de radar pegadas sobre la sobrevivencia de los insectos, o su capacidad de caminar o volar. Por lo tanto, los estudios futuros deben centrarse en el seguimiento de base individual de R. pedestris para entender la capacidad de dispersión y el patrón de esta plaga a nivel de campo. Estos esfuerzos nos ayudarán a mejorar las herramientas de seguimiento y manejo para R. pedestris.
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