Development of Harmonic Radar Transponders to Track Black Vine Weevil Behavior in Nurseries

    H. Zhu, R.D. Brazee, M.E. Reding
    USDA-ARS Application Technology Research Unit, Wooster, OH

    Objective:

    Determine the potential of harmonic radar technology for tracking of the BVW, given its ground-dwelling and cover-seeking tendencies.


    Field trial to track black vine weevils


    Electromagnetic field pattern


    Black vine weevil with attached radio transmitter