abstract_textpA regional, multi-institutional program was implemented in 1994 to assess and test an integrated strategy for suppression of populations of codling moth Cydia pomonella (L.) in fruit orchards in the western United States. The program was designed to alleviate the impact of neurotoxic pesticides on natural enemies while continuing to control insect pest populations. Reduced use of organophosphate insecticides created the opportunity for exploring more environmentally friendly control tactics for secondary pest control. Five pilot test sites were selected, one each in California and Oregon and three in Washington State, to demonstrate the value of using mating disruption, biological control, and in one site, release of sterile moths to control codling moth and secondary pests with a minimum use of neurotoxic chemicals. Results from the first 3 yr indicated that this latter strategy is an effective control measure. Research at the pilot sites will continue through 1999. Funding for the codling moth program is shared currently by the Agricultural Research Service and the fruit industry. Additional support is provided by state universities in California. Oregon, and Washington. A series of research projects impacting the pilot test sites was funded as well. This program may eventually be adopted and supported entirely by the growers./p/abstract_text
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