Lethal and sublethal effects of insecticides on Bathycoelia distincta (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae)

Authors

  • Dr Elisa Pal 1Department of Zoology and Entomology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa 2African Centre of Chemical Ecology, Innovation Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5799-3440
  • Prof Jeremy D. Allison 1Department of Zoology and Entomology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa 2African Centre of Chemical Ecology, Innovation Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa 3Natural Resources Canada-Canadian Forest Service, Great Lakes Forestry Centre, Sault Ste Marie, Canada https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0765-3149
  • Prof Brett P. Hurley 1Department of Zoology and Entomology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa 2African Centre of Chemical Ecology, Innovation Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8702-5547
  • Prof Bernard Slippers 2African Centre of Chemical Ecology, Innovation Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa & 4Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1491-3858
  • Gerda Fourie 2African Centre of Chemical Ecology, Innovation Africa Campus, University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa & 4Department of Biochemistry, Genetics and Microbiology, Forestry and Agricultural Biotechnology Institute (FABI), University of Pretoria, Pretoria, South Africa

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.17159/2254-8854/2024/a16992

Keywords:

stink bug, toxicity, pyrethroids, macadamia

Abstract

Bathycoelia distincta is one of the most dominant stink bug pests associated with macadamia orchards in South Africa. Understanding the toxicity and sublethal effects of insecticides on this pest is essential for its effective management. This study tested four commercial insecticide formulations, consisting of one organophosphate (acephate) and three pyrethroids (lambda-cyhalothrin, beta-cyfluthrin and tau-fluvalinate). The toxicity of these insecticides and their behavioural effects on mobility were assessed. The sublethal effects of lambda-cyhalothrin on the biological parameters of parent B. distincta (F0) and offspring generations (F1) were also determined by treating B. distincta adults with sublethal concentrations (LC10 and LC30). In toxicity bioassays, acephate was more toxic to B. distincta than lambda-cyhalothrin, beta-cyfluthrin and tau-fluvalinate. Behavioural changes were only observed in bugs exposed to pyrethroids, resulting in an increase in the distance walked and decrease of angular velocity. In the F0 generation, LC30 reduced the fecundity whereas the LC10 and LC30 accelerated development of the F1 generation. These results suggest that pyrethroids may enhance the dispersal of this pest and stimulate the growth of offspring populations. Further experiments should be conducted to confirm these results and understand the mechanism of action of pyrethroids on B. distincta.

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Lethal and sublethal effects of insecticides on Bathycoelia distincta (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). Afr. Entomol. [Internet]. 2024 Apr. 5 [cited 2024 Dec. 21];32. Available from: https://www.africanentomology.com/article/view/16992