Table 1 Comparative overview of the stink bug infestation experiments.
Early season infestation | Late season infestation | EPE model benchmarking | |
|---|---|---|---|
Plant growth stage | Vegetative (VC) | Reproductive (R5) | Reproductive (R5) |
Number of pots per treatment (n) | 6 | 5 | 4 |
Number of stink bugs per plant pot | 10 adults | 20 adults | 50 adults |
Position of active electrode | Stem | Pod | Stem/pod |
Position of ground electrode | Stem | Stem | Stem/stem |
Time of electrode insertion | 3 DBI | 3 DBI | 4 DBI |
Stink bug infestation stop due to | Insecticide | Insecticide | Manual removal |
