Tangler Lr Technology, Advance Mating Disruption That Provides For Rapid and Cost Effective Application

The major aim in developing the Tangler technology is to greatly improve the mating disruption application process, and substantially reduce its cost, especially the application cost, thereby increasing adoption. First, this research project will determine with large scale commercial plots the viability of the Tangler LR for leafroller damage control and the long term positive impacts on the populations. Secondly, compare Tangler LR to the commercially available competitor, Isomate OBLR/PLR Plus (Pacific Biocontrol Corporation, Vancouver, Washington). Thirdly, clarify the optimal rate of Tangler LR required to achieve mating disruption, long term population reduction and prevention of crop damage. Lastly, optimize Tangler LR's membrane to achieve the release of all active ingredients for the duration of the OBLR flight with emphasis on providing superior mating disruption.