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  • 1Department of Entomology, University of Kentucky, Lexington, KY 40546, USA. khaynes@uky.edu

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Optimizing pheromone traps for the eastern tent caterpillar (ETC) is crucial for managing mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS). Orange delta traps with a 9:1 blend of ETC-Ald and ETC-OH at 1.5m height are most effective for monitoring.

Area of Science:

  • Entomology
  • Pest Management
  • Equine Health

Background:

  • Eastern tent caterpillar (Malacosoma americanum) is linked to mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS).
  • MRLS causes significant economic losses in the equine industry.
  • Effective monitoring and control of ETC are needed to mitigate MRLS impacts.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To optimize sex pheromone traps for monitoring eastern tent caterpillar (ETC) populations.
  • To identify the most effective trap design, color, height, lure blend, and septa type for ETC male capture.

Main Methods:

  • Experiments were conducted using various pheromone-baited delta traps, colors, heights, lure ratios (ETC-Ald:ETC-OH), loading doses, and septa types.
  • Trap catches of male ETC moths were compared across different treatment groups.

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Main Results:

  • Orange delta traps with large openings (InterceptST Delta) were most effective.
  • Traps placed at 1.5 m height within the tree canopy facilitated easy moth counting.
  • A 9:1 blend of (E,Z)-5,7-dodecadienal (ETC-Ald) and (E,Z)-5,7-dodecadienol (ETC-OH) was superior to a 3:1 blend.
  • White pheromone-impregnated septa outperformed gray septa.

Conclusions:

  • Optimized pheromone traps provide a practical method for monitoring ETC populations.
  • Effective monitoring can aid in managing MRLS and reducing economic losses in the equine industry.
  • Further discussion on the advantages and limitations of pheromone trapping for M. americanum is provided.