PP 1/264 (2) Principles of efficacy evaluation for mating disruption pheromones

Specific scope This Standard describes the general principles of trial design for the efficacy evaluation of mating disruption techniques based on pheromones. Generally, these techniques are based on female sex pheromones, but others could be used, for example aggregation pheromones which attract both sexes for mating or, in rare cases, where males produce sex pheromones. Pheromones and other types of semiochemicals may also be used in other pest control methods. These include use as repellents and in mass trapping techniques (with or without chemical insecticides). Whilst not directly covered under this guideline, a number of the practical aspects relating to trial design and assessment methods may also be relevant considerations for other semiochemical techniques. This Standard should be read in conjunction with EPPO specific Standard PP 1/314 Evaluation of mating disruption techniques against Lepidopteran pests in grapevine, pome and stone fruits under field conditions and on the Evaluation of mating disruption techniques against Lepidopteran pests in grapevine, pome and stone fruits under semi‐field conditions (in preparation) . Specific approval and amendment First approved in 2008‐09. Second revision approved in 2019‐09 following adoption of EPPO Standards PP 1/314 Evaluation of mating disruption techniques against Lepidoptera pests in grapevine, pome and stone fruits under field conditions and the preparation of the Standard on the Evaluation of mating disruption techniques against Lepidoptera pests in grapevine, pome and stone fruits under semi‐field conditions (in preparation).