EFFECTS OF THE JUVENILE HORMONE ANALOG FENOXYCARB ON VARIOUS DEVELOPMENTAL STAGES OF THE EASTERN SPRUCE BUDWORM, CHORISTONEURA FUMIFERANA (CLEMENS) (LEPIDOPTERA: TORTRICIDAE)

Abstract

AbstractThe effectiveness of topical applications of the juvenile hormone analog Fenoxycarb against selected developmental stages of the eastern spruce budworm, Choristoneura fumiferana (Clemens), was determined. Eggs at an early stage of embryogenesis (0–24 h old) were prevented from hatching and were more sensitive to the compound than older eggs (48–72 h old) and larval stages. Fifth-instar larvae displayed lethal morphogenetic effects following Fenoxycarb treatment, but third-instar larvae were refractory. Adult females constituted the most sensitive stage; treated insects laid eggs that failed to hatch. Untreated adult females that mated with Fenoxycarb-treated males also laid infertile eggs.