Mechanical control of pistachio wood-eating moth

This method either directly destroys the pest or makes the pistachio shell environment unsuitable for their entry, distribution, survival or regeneration. In this method, at limited levels, the cocoons formed on the branches can be mechanically separated from the branches at the end of March. These cocoons should be exterminated after collection from the garden surface.

 

This method is impossible for a large area and is not economical and doing this method alone will never be enough to reduce pest damage and chemical control in gardens with severe pollution is recommended (Sami et al., 2005).

 

Chemical control of pistachio wood-eating moth and its effective factors

Chemical control is one of the effective methods currently used to control pistachio wood-eating moths. The effectiveness of chemical control of this pest depends on two important factors, including the effectiveness of the toxin and the exact time of spraying (Basirat and Mehrnejad, 2004).