Scaphoideus titanus forecasting and management: quo vadis?

Elena Gonella, Giovanni Benelli, Nathalie Arricau-Bouvery, Domenico Bosco, Carlo Duso, Christopher H. Dietrich, Luciana Galetto, Attilio Rizzoli, Jelena Jović, Valerio Mazzoni, Nicola Mori, Rachele Nieri, Pio F. Roversi, Gudrun Strauss, Denis Thiéry, Valeria Trivellone, Meta Virant-Doberlet, Andrea Lucchi, Alberto Alma

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Abstract

Scaphoideus titanus Ball (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) is a major pest for European viticulture due to its high efficiency in the transmission of one of the most destructive pathogens for grapevine, namely flavescence dorée phytoplasmas. Although it plays a major role in spreading this disease, S. titanus is part of a complex epidemiological cycle involving several alternative vectors with variable relevance for phytoplasma spread. Here we provide an updated review on S. titanus monitoring and modelling, as well as the available tools for management of this pest and for limiting phytoplasma transmission and, thus, also spread. Insecticide-based control is examined; additional emphasis is placed on innovative and low-impact control approaches, such as vibrational mating disruption, biocontrol, and methods to reduce vector competence. We also discuss the main emerging challenges to the implementation of effective and sustainable control programs against S. titanus.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Pages (from-to)497-510
Number of pages14
JournalEntomologia Generalis
Volume44
Issue number3
DOIs
StatePublished - 2024

Keywords

  • epidemiology
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • modelling
  • pest monitoring
  • plant resistance elicitors
  • RNA-interference
  • symbiotic control
  • vibrational mating disruption, biological control

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • Insect Science

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