Popillia japonica is a beetle belonging to the Scarabaeidae family, native to northeastern Asia. Its extreme polyphagy has allowed it to spread particularly rapidly throughout Italy, affecting the northern regions, particularly Piedmont and Lombardy. Recently, its expansion has affected the Veneto region. It attacks leaves, flowers, and fruits, causing significant damage to agricultural production. It also causes yellowing of lawns in gardens, parks, and stadiums. This thesis analyzes all the control techniques available to counter the beetle's spread, focusing on biological control strategies, which are less risky and more sustainable for the environment and the population.
Popillia japonica è un coleottero appartenente alla famiglia degli Scarabeidi, originario dell’Asia nordorientale. La sua estrema polifagia ha permesso la sua diffusione con particolare velocità anche nell’areale italiano, colpendo le regioni settentrionali, in particolare nel territorio piemontese e lombardo. Recentemente, l’espansione ha coinvolto la regione Veneto. Attacca foglie, fiori e frutti provocando ingenti danni alle produzioni agricole. Inoltre causa ingiallimenti a tappeti erbosi di giardini, parchi e stadi. In questa tesi sono state analizzate tutte le tecniche di controllo per contrastare l’espansione del coleottero, soffermandosi sulle strategie di lotta biologica, le quali risultano meno rischiose e più sostenibili per l’ambiente e la popolazione.
Popillia japonica: biologia, impatti e strategie di controllo
SANTORO, SILVIA
2024/2025
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Popillia japonica is a beetle belonging to the Scarabaeidae family, native to northeastern Asia. Its extreme polyphagy has allowed it to spread particularly rapidly throughout Italy, affecting the northern regions, particularly Piedmont and Lombardy. Recently, its expansion has affected the Veneto region. It attacks leaves, flowers, and fruits, causing significant damage to agricultural production. It also causes yellowing of lawns in gardens, parks, and stadiums. This thesis analyzes all the control techniques available to counter the beetle's spread, focusing on biological control strategies, which are less risky and more sustainable for the environment and the population.| File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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