PREMISE Insect Model: Integrated Population Dynamics Model for the Ex-ante Evaluation of IPM against Insect Pest

Wil Hennen*, Aude Alaphilippe

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    Abstract

    Codling moth Cydia pomonella L. is the most serious pest of apple and pear worldwide and causes damage and decreased
    yields. To minimize this risk, IPM tools can be applied to reduce the use of chemicals. A cost-effective application of IPM depends
    on the number of insects at the time of application. Several conditions and factors influence the lifecycle and numbers of generations
    within a year. In order to perform ex-ante evaluations of the cost-effectiveness of IPM measures against pest insects, the generic
    PREMISE insect model has been developed, which integrates insect’s population dynamics, the climate and other conditions, applied
    measures, economics, environment and human health (residues). This paper describes these components of the PREMISE insect
    model, and how these components interact to assess the cost-effectiveness of IPM measures and the effects on the environment and
    human health. Codling moth is used as a case study for this generic model
    Original languageEnglish
    Pages (from-to)231-240
    JournalJournal of Agricultural Science and Technology. B
    Volume5
    Issue number4
    DOIs
    Publication statusPublished - 2015

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