African Journal of
Biotechnology

  • Abbreviation: Afr. J. Biotechnol.
  • Language: English
  • ISSN: 1684-5315
  • DOI: 10.5897/AJB
  • Start Year: 2002
  • Published Articles: 12487

Full Length Research Paper

Investigations on pests, diseases and present early warning system of apple orchards in Isparta, Turkey

Gürsel Karaca, Ismail Karaca, Nejla Yardimci*, Ozan Demirözer, Baran Aslan and Handan Çulal Kiliç
Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Süleyman Demirel University, 32260, Isparta/Turkey.
Email: [email protected]

  •  Accepted: 18 January 2010
  •  Published: 08 February 2010

Abstract

 

As a result of three year surveys performed in the apple orchards in Isparta region, 19 pest species belonging to 4 orders were determined and it was found that the main pest was codling moth. Most of the predators and parasitoids were effective against aphids and they were mostly found in the orchards where selective pesticides were used. Apple scab and powdery mildew were the most common and important diseases. Biology of codling moth and apple scab in the region were investigated. By using the obtained data, proper application times were given and some recommendations regarding integrated pest management program in apple orchards, were summarized.

 

Key words: Malus domestica, pests, diseases, IPM.