CHEMICALLY BASED METHODS AS ALTERNATIVES TO METHYL BROMIDE FOR POSTHARVEST AND QUARANTINE PESTS

Develop quarantine/postharvest control strategies using chemicals to reduce arthropod pests in durable and perishable commodities. Develop new fumigants and/or strategies to reduce methyl bromide use. Develop technology and equipment to reduce methyl bromide emissions to the atmosphere. Develop system approaches for control using chemicals combined with non-chemical methodologies which will yield integrated pest control management programs. Develop methods to detect insect infestations.