Progress 07/01/07 to 09/30/11
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Studies initiated in 2007 to evaluate potential alternative insecticides to manage the darkling beetle, Alphitobius diaperinus were expanded upon and completed in 2010. Results identified one insecticide alternative at the proposed label rate and method of application as effective in managing adult and larval Alphitobius diaperinus. Subsequently, this product received labeling and approval from EPA for management of this pest. Efficacy studies in 2010 identified an additional EPA registered product. This registered product demonstrated efficacy was added to the Poultry Control Section of the "2011 Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas". This publication (or MP 144) is made available from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service through a web site and hard copy through various units of the University of Arkansas. PARTICIPANTS: Producers, Integrator TARGET AUDIENCES: Poultry Producers, Intergrators PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Results from a 2008 study in Arkansas and other cooperating states demonstrated efficacy of an imidacloprid product. Combined efficacy data resulted in EPA labeling of this product. Studies initiated in 2010 identified an additional registered insecticide and an experimental insecticide combination that could prove useful in darkling beetle management. Results indicated that these products were equal in efficacy to insecticides currently used by Arkansas poultry producers. Results from 2010 Alphitobius diaperinus management studies and review of current literature provided data to support use of an additional insecticides for management of darkling beetles and revision of the "2011 Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas" to include additional insecticides. The "Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas" (MP 144) positively impacts poultry integrators and producers by disseminating information on the most recent advances in insecticides and options available for Alphitobius diaperinus management. Arkansas has approximately 7,000 poultry producers and ranks number 2 in the U.S. for broiler production. Poultry accounts for almost 40% of Arkansas agriculture. Darkling beetle (adults and larvae) are potential reservoirs of poultry pathogens, their larvae destroy insulation in poultry houses, and adults are a nuisance as they migrate to nearby residential housing during litter clean-out. Because of these issues darkling beetles are a major pest in Arkansas production. New management options provide additional tools to Arkansas poultry producers for effective darkling beetle management.
Publications
- Loftin, Kelly M. 2010. Poultry Insect Control chapter of the 2011 Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas, Glenn Studebaker, Editor. Univ. of Ark. Div. of Ag. Coop. Ext. Service Pub. MP 144, pp. 48-52. http://www.uaex.edu/Other_Areas/publications/HTML/MP-144.asp
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Progress 01/01/07 to 12/31/09
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Studies initiated in 2007 to evaluate potential alternative insecticides to manage the darkling beetle, Alphitobius diaperinus were expanded upon and completed in 2009. Results identified one insecticide alternative at the proposed label rate and method of application as effective in managing adult and larval Alphitobius diaperinus. Subsequently, this product received labeling and approval from EPA for management of this pest. Efficacy studies in 2009 identified an additional EPA registered product and an experimental combination as effective. The registered products demonstrating efficacy were added to the Poultry Control Section of the "2010 Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas". This publication (or MP 144) is made available from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service through a web site and hard copy through various units of the University of Arkansas. PARTICIPANTS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period. TARGET AUDIENCES: Arkansas Poultry Producers PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Results from a 2008 study in Arkansas and other cooperating states demonstrated efficacy of an imidacloprid product. Combined efficacy data resulted in EPA labeling of this product. Studies initiated in 2009 identified an additional registered insecticide and an experimental insecticide combination that could prove useful in darkling beetle management. Results indicated that these products were equal in efficacy to insecticides currently used by Arkansas poultry producers. Results from 2009 Alphitobius diaperinus management studies and review of current literature provided data to support use of an additional insecticides for management of darkling beetles and revision of the "2010 Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas" to include additional insecticides. The "Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas" (MP 144) positively impacts poultry integrators and producers by disseminating information on the most recent advances in insecticides and options available for Alphitobius diaperinus management. Arkansas has approximately 7,000 poultry producers and ranks number 2 in the U.S. for broiler production. Poultry accounts for almost 40% of Arkansas agriculture. Darkling beetle (adults and larvae) are potential reservoirs of poultry pathogens, their larvae destroy insulation in poultry houses, and adults are a nuisance as they migrate to nearby residential housing during litter clean-out. Because of these issues darkling beetles are a major pest in Arkansas production. New management options provide additional tools to Arkansas poultry producers for effective darkling beetle management.
Publications
- Loftin, Kelly M. 2009. Poultry Insect Control chapter of the 2010 Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas, Glenn Studebaker, Editor. Univ. of Ark. Div. of Ag. Coop. Ext. Service Pub. MP 144, pp. 47-50. http://www.uaex.edu/Other_Areas/publications/HTML/MP-144.asp
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Progress 01/01/08 to 12/31/08
Outputs
OUTPUTS: Studies initiated in 2007 to evaluate potential alternative insecticides to manage the darkling beetle, Alphitobius diaperinus were completed in 2008. Results identified one insecticide alternative at the proposed label rate and method of application as effective in managing adult and larval Alphitobius diaperinus. Subsequently, this product received labeling and approval from EPA for management of this pest. Following EPA approval, the insecticide was approved by the Arkansas State Plant Board for use in Arkansas poultry production. Review of efficacy data and insecticide labels of products available to manage Alphitobius diaperinus in poultry facilities were used to make several revisions to the Poultry Control Section of the 2009 "Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas". This publication (or MP 144) is made available from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service through a web site and hard copy through various units of the University of Arkansas. PARTICIPANTS: C.D. Steelman, K. Loftin and T. McKay TARGET AUDIENCES: This is important to those who see the new MP 144's. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS: Nothing significant to report during this reporting period.
Impacts
Results from 2008 Alphitobius diaperinus management studies and review of current literature provided data to support use of alternative insecticides for management of this pest and revise the 2009 "Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas". "Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas" (MP 144) positively impacts poultry integrators and producers by disseminating information on the most recent advances in insecticides and options available for Alphitobius diaperinus management.
Publications
- Loftin, Kelly M. 2009. Poultry Insect Control chapter of the 2008 Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas, Glenn Studebaker, Editor. Univ. of Ark. Div. of Ag. Coop. Ext. Service Pub. MP 144, pp. 47-50. http://www.uaex.edu/Other_Areas/publications/HTML/MP-144.asp
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Progress 01/01/07 to 12/31/07
Outputs
Studies were initiated in 2007 to evaluate potential alternative insecticides to manage the darkling beetle, Alphitobius diaperinus. Results identified alternatives that may provide benefit to the poultry industry. Additional studies will be conducted in 2008 and beyond to further evaluate these alternatives and their application rates and methods. Efficacy data and insecticide labeling of currently labeled products available to manage darkling beetles in poultry houses were reviewed and used to update the 2008 Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas. Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas are made available from the University of Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service through a web site and via a hard copy through various units of the University of Arkansas.
Impacts
Results from 2007 Alphitobius diaperinus management studies are too preliminary to positively impact poultry integrators or producers. However, the 2008 Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas can positively impact poultry integrators and producers by disseminating information on the most recent advances in insecticides and management options available for Alphitobius diaperinus.
Publications
- Loftin, Kelly M. 2008. Poultry Insect Control chapter of the 2008 Insecticide Recommendations for Arkansas, Glenn Studebaker, Editor. Univ. of Ark. Div. of Ag. Coop. Ext. Service Pub. MP 144, pp. 46-50. http://www.uaex.edu/Other_Areas/publications/HTML/MP-144.asp
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