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In Malaysia, four species of Conogethes have been recorded. C. punctiferalis is the most important with wide host range and distribution. It is a major pest on durian, carambola and other tropical fruits. Fruit thinning and fruit bagging are important practices as single fruits are disfavoured for oviposition and feeding. Bagging obviates the need for insecticidal applications. Intercropping and orchard/planting sanitation are another important measure to suppress the borer populations. The use of biopesticides like entomopathogens and neem formulations and encouragement of natural enemies can further bring down the Conogethes populations and infestation. Research on sex pheromone is in progress.
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Sivapragasam, A., Badrulhadza, A., Mohamad Roff, M.N. (2018). Status and Management of Conogethes spp. in Malaysia. In: Chakravarthy, A. (eds) The Black spotted, Yellow Borer, Conogethes punctiferalis Guenée and Allied Species. Springer, Singapore. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-981-13-0390-6_8
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