An overview of Duponchelia control options: A moth of Mediterranean origin, it is a relatively new pest in Ontario

摘要

Duponchdia fovealis is a relatively new pest in Ontario, and as such there is little experience in knowing what to expect if it shows up in your greenhouse and how to control it if it does. It is worthwhile to quickly review what we know of this pest.Duponchelia is a moth of Mediterranean origin, which first showed up in northern European greenhouses about 20 years ago, and has since become well established as a greenhouse pest in that region. It was first found in Ontario in 2005 and more recentlyduring the winter of 2007-2008. It is a small (approx. 1 cm long) moth, light brown in colour with a white irregular line across the wings. It has a very long pointed abdomen, which is turned up at the end, almost at right angles.