PHEROMONAL CONTROL OF THE CODLING MOTH, CYDIA POMONELLA L., BY AN EXPERIMENTAL ATTRACT AND KILL FORMULATION

Pheromonal control of the codling moth, Cydia pomonella L, by an experimental and formulation were carried out during two years (2006-2007) at the Fruit Research Station Cluj, Ro mania. The experimental product formulated by the researchers of the Chemical Research Institute Raluca Ripa n- Romania, contains the pheromone of the codling moth (E,E-8,10 dodecadien-1-ol) and a synthetic pyrethr oid insecticide (cyfluthrin) in order to be compatible with the attract and kill biotechnique. The experim ental product was applied in a rate of 4000 droplets per hectare with a hand operated pump dispenser. Field trials i n 2006 and 2007 showed that this environmental friendly strate gy can compete with the conventional spray applicat ion of insecticides and can provide a good alternative for codling moth control in integrated pest management and fruit growing.