Doctoral Dissertation at University of Basrah Examines Integrated Management of the Lesser Date Moth
A doctoral dissertation at the College of Agriculture, University of Basrah, examined the integrated management of the lesser date moth, Batrachedra amydraula, affecting date palm varieties in Basrah Governorate.
The dissertation, submitted by researcher Rusal Abdul-Amir Abboud, aimed to develop an integrated program to reduce the economic damage caused by the pest.
The study included developing monitoring and sampling methods, determining the economic threshold, and evaluating biological, chemical, and cultural control methods.
The results demonstrated the effectiveness of sequential sampling plans in estimating infestation levels and reducing the number of samples required to make pest control decisions.
The study recommended adopting an integrated monitoring and control program and developing an electronic application to support farmers in making pest management decisions.
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