Publications – IPM

False Codling Moth

Aigbedion-Atalor, P., Heiduk, A., Upfold, J., Shuttleworth, A., Moore, S., Hill, M. and coombes, C., 2024. Geographic variation in genetic composition, sexual communication and mating compatibility of the False Codling Moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta for optimisation of area-wide control. Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution, 12, p.1360395.

Aigbedion-Atalor, P., Upfold, J., Coombes, C., Moore, S. and Hill, M. 2024. Sexual selection in Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) is shaped by contrasting geographic adaptations, but does it matter for area-wide sex pheromone control tools? Annals of Applied Biology, 2024: 1-11.

Boardman, L., Sørensen, J.G., Grout, T.G. and Terblanche, J.S. 2017. Molecular and physiological insights into the potential efficacy of CO2-augmented postharvest cold treatments for false codling moth. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 132: 109-118.

Coombes, C.A., Hill, M.P., Moore, S.D. and, Dames, J.F. 2016. Entomopathogenic fungi as control agents of Thaumatotibia leucotreta in citrus orchards: field efficacy and persistence. BioControl, 61: 729-739.

Coombes, C.A., Hill, M.P. and Moore, S.D. 2018. Entomopathogenic fungi to control false codling moth in citrus orchards. SA Fruit Journal, 17(2): 79 – 81.

Coombes, C.A., Hill, M.P., Moore, S.D. and Dames, J.F. 2017. Potential of entomopathogenic fungal isolates for control of the soil-dwelling life stages of Thaumatotibia leucotreta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in citrus. African Entomology, 25(1), 235-238.

Coombes, C., Hilliar, S., Moore, S. and Hill, M., 2024. The addition of molasses to the Cryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus formulation improves its efficacy against Thaumatotibia leucotreta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), a pest of citrus in South Africa. African Entomology, 32, pp.1-7.

Cousins, L., Peyper, M., Marsberg, T., Moore, S. and Hill, M., 2025. Differences in abundance of Thaumatotibia leucotreta and its natural enemies between organic and conventionally farmed citrus ecosystems. Biological Control, 200, p.105668.

Defraeye, T., Nicolai, B., Kirkman, W., Moore, S., Van Niekerk, S., Verboven, P. and Cronjé, P. 2016. Integral performance evaluation of the fresh-produce cold chain: A case study for ambient loading of citrus in refrigerated containers. Postharvest Biology and Technology, 112:1-13.

Githae, M.M., Coombes, C.A., Mutamiswa, R., Moore, S.D. and Hill, M.P., 2024. Suitability of false codling moth eggs from different sterile to fertile moth ratios in the sterile insect technique programme, to parasitism by Trichogrammatoidea cryptophlebiae. Crop Protection, 182, p.106744.

Grout, T. G., and K. C. Stoltz. 2020. Carbon Dioxide Fumigation to Shorten Cold Disinfestation Treatments for Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Citrus Fruit. Journal of Economic Entomology, 113: 144-151.

Hattingh, V., Moore, S.D., Kirkman, W., Goddrad, M., Thackeray, S., Peyper, M., Sharp, G., Cronje, P. and Pringle, K. 2020. An Improved Systems Approach as a phytosanitary measure for Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in export citrus fruit from South Africa. Journal of Economic Entomology, 113(2): 700-711.

Love, C.A., Moore, S.D. and Hill, M.P. 2018. The role of abiotic factors in the pupation of Thaumatotibia leucotreta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in the soil. Agricultural and Forest Entomology, 21: 38-49.

Love, C.N., Hill, M.P. and Moore, S.D. 2016. Some oranges are sweeter than others: the importance of false codling moth oviposition preferences and susceptibility of different Navel orange cultivars. SA Fruit Journal, 15(1): 30-36.

Malan, A.P. and Moore, S.D. 2016. Evaluation of local entomopathogenic nematodes for the control of false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick, 1913), in a citrus orchard in South Africa. African Entomology, 24(2): 489-501.

Malan, A.P. and Moore, S.D. 2018. Excellent results in the control of false codling moth in field trials using entomopathogenic nematodes. SA Fruit Journal, June/July 2018: 68-70.

Malan, A.P., Von Diest, J.I., Moore, S.D. and Addison, P. 2018. Control options for false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), in South Africa, with emphasis on the potential use of entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi. African Entomology, 26(1): 14-29.

Moore, S.D., Kirkman, W., and Hattingh, V. 2016. Verification of Inspection Standards and Efficacy of a Systems Approach for Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) for Export Citrus From South Africa. Journal of Economic Entomology, 109(4): 1564-1570.

Moore, S.D., Kirkman, W., Albertyn, S. and Hattingh, V. 2016. Comparing the use of laboratory reared and field collected Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) larvae for demonstrating efficacy of post-harvest cold treatments in citrus fruit. Journal of Economic Entomology, 109(4): 1571-1577.

Moore, S.D., Kirkman, W., Albertyn, S., Love, C. and Hattingh, V. 2016. Partial cold treatment of citrus fruit for export risk mitigation for Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) as part of a systems approach. Journal of Economic Entomology, 109(4): 1578-1585.

Moore, S.D., Kirkman, W., Stephen, P.R., Albertyn, S., Love, C.N., Grout, T.G. and Hattingh, V. 2017. Development of an improved postharvest cold treatment for Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Postharvest Biology and Technology, 125: 188-195.

Moore, S.D. 2021. Biological Control of a Phytosanitary Pest (Thaumatotibia leucotreta): A Case Study. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(3): 1198; https://doi.org/10.3390/ijerph18031198.

Moore, S.D. and Manrakhan, A. 2022. Postharvest Disinfestation Treatments for False Codling Moth and Fruit Flies in Citrus from South Africa. Horticulturae 2022, 8(3), 221. https://doi.org/10.3390/ horticulturae8030221

Moore, S.D., Peyper, M., Kirkman, W., Marsberg, T., Albertyn, S., Stephen, P.R., Thackeray, S.R., Grout, T.G., Sharp, G., Sutton, G. and Hattingh, V. 2022. Efficacy of Various Low Temperature and Exposure Time Combinations for Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) Larvae. Journal of Economic Entomology, 115(4), 1115–1128.

Moore, SD., Ehlers, R-U, Manrakhan, A, Gilbert, M, Kirkman, W, Daneel, J-H, De Waal, JY, Nel, R and Malan. 2024. Field-scale efficacy of entomopathogenic nematodes to control false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), in citrus orchards in South Africa. Crop Protection, 179, 106610.

Moore, SD., Addison, P. and Marsberg. 2024. Identification of false codling moth and carob moth larvae. SA Fruit Journal, Dec/Jan 2024, pp 46-49.

Mwanza, P., Jukes, M., Dealtry, G., Lee, M., Moore, S. 2022. Selection for and Analysis of UV-Resistant Cryptophlebia leucotreta Granulovirus-SA as a Biopesticide for Thaumatotibia leucotreta. Viruses, 14(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.3390/v14010028

Nepgen, E.S., Moore, S.D. and Hill, M.P. 2018. Integrating chemical control with sterile insect releases in an integrated pest management programme for Thaumatotibia leucotreta. Journal of Applied Entomology, 142: 421-427.

Opoku-Debrah, J.K., Hill, M.P., Knox, C. and Moore, S.D. 2016. Heterogeneity in virulence relationships between Cryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus isolates and geographically distinct host populations: lessons from codling moth resistance to CpGV-M. BioControl, 61: 449-459.

Prinsloo, S., Hill, M.P., Moore, S.D., Malan, A.P. and Coombes, C.A. 2022. Interaction between an entomopathogenic fungus and entomopathogenic nematodes for increased mortality of Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Biocontrol Science and Technology, 32(10): 1194-1207.

Thackeray, S.R., Moore, S.D., Parkinson, M. and Hill, M.P. 2016. Does molasses, applied with granulovirus against FCM, increase citrus thrips infestation and damage? SA Fruit Journal, 15(4): 54-59.

Van der Merwe, M., Jukes, M.D., Rabalski, L., Knox, C., Opoku-Debrah, J.K., Moore, S.D., Krejmer-Rabalska, M., Szewczyk, B. and Hill, M.P. 2017. Genome analysis and genetic stability of the Cryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus (CrleGV-SA) after 15 years of commercial use as a biopesticide. International Journal of Molecular Sciences, 18, 2327; doi:10.3390/ijms18112327

Van Der Merwe, M., Jukes, M.D., Knox, C., Moore, S.D., and Hill, M.P. Mutualism between Gut-Borne Yeasts and Their Host, Thaumatotibia leucotreta, and Potential Usefulness in Pest Management. Insects 2022, 13(3), 243. https://doi.org/10.3390/ insects13030243

Van Der Merwe, M, Jukes, MD, Knox, C, Moore, SD & Hill, MP. 2023. Naturally occurring yeasts associated with Thaumatotibia leucotreta can enhance the efficacy of the Cryptophlebia leucotreta Granulovirus. Pathogens, 2023, 12(10), 1237

Zimba, K., Heshula, U., Moore, S.D. and Hill, M.P. 2016. Host searching and oviposition behaviour of Agathis bishopi (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), a larval parasitoid of false codling moth, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae): a potential proxy indicator for fruit infestation. African Entomology, 24(2): 524-529.

Zimba, K., Moore, S.D., Heshula, U. and Hill, M.P. 2016. Agathis bishopi, a larval parasitoid of false codling moth Thaumatotibia leucotreta: laboratory rearing and effect of adult food on parasitism and longevity. African Entomology, 24(1): 153–161.

Other Lepidoptera

Achterberg, C.V., Thackeray, S.R., Moore, S.D. and Hill, M. P. 2017. A new species of Phanerotoma Wesmael (Hymenoptera: Braconidae: Cheloninae) parasitoid of the carob moth in South Africa. Zootaxa, 4227(1)

Goddard. M., Hill, M. and Moore, S. 2018. An analysis of the fruit-sucking and fruit-piercing moth complex in citrus orchards in South Africa. African Entomology, 27(1): 1-9.

Lloyd, M., Knox, C.M., Thackeray, M.P., Hill, M.P. & Moore, S.D. 2017. Isolation, identification and genetic characterisation of a microsporidium isolated from carob moth, Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). African Entomology, 25(2): 529-533.

Marsberg, T., Jukes, M.D., Krejmer-Rabalska, M., Rabalski, L., Knox, C.M., Moore, S.D., Hill, M.P. and Szewczyk, B. 2018. Morphological, genetic and biological characterisation of a novel Alphabaculovirus isolated from Cryptophlebia peltastica (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae). Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 157: 90-99.

Moore, S.D. and Joubert, F. 2017. The European pepper moth as a citrus nursery pest in South Africa. SA Fruit Journal, 16(2): 52-53.

Thackeray, S.R., Moore, S.D., Kirkman, W. and Hill, M.P. 2017. Biology and rearing of Ectomyelois ceratoniae Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), carob moth, a pest of multiple crops in South Africa. African Entomology, 25(2): 474-480.

Thackeray, S.R., Van Achterberg, Moore, S.D. and Hill, M.P. 2018. A new parasitoid species attacking carob moth in South Africa. SA Fruit Journal, 17(1): 64-65.

Wennman, J.T., Eigenbrod, M., Marsberg, T., Moore, S.D., Knox, C.A., Hill, M.P. and Jehle, J.A. 2019. Cryptophlebia peltastica nucleopolyhedrovirus is highly infectious to codling moth larvae and cells. Applied and Environmental Microbiology, 85(17): 1-12.

Fruit Flies

Dohino, T., Hallman, G.J., Grout, T.G., Clarke, A.R., Follett, P.A., Cugala, D.R., Minh Tu, D., Murdita, W., Hernandez, E., Pereira, R. and Myers, S.W. 2017. Phytosanitary Treatments Against Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae): Current Situation and Future Prospects. Journal of Economic Entomology, 110: 67-79.

Drosopoulou, E., Damaskou, A., Markou, A., Ekesi, S., Khamis. F., Manrakhan, A., Augustinos, A.A., Tsiamis, G. and Bourtzis, K. 2021. Τhe complete mitochondrial genomes of Ceratitis rosa and Ceratitis quilicii, members of the Ceratitis FAR species complex (Diptera: Tephritidae). Mitochondrial DNA Part B, 6: 1039-1041.

Grout, T. G. 2016. Cold and heat treatment technologies for post-harvest control of fruit flies in Africa, pp. 465-473. In S. A. M. S. Ekesi, M. De Meyer (ed.), Fruit fly research and development in Africa – towards a sustainable management strategy to improve horticulture. Springer International Publishing, Switzerland.

Grout, T. G. and Stephen, P. R. 2021. Are Yeast Autolysate Attractants for Ceratitis Species (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa More Attractive and Palatable Than a Currently Used Protein Attractant? Journal of Economic Entomology, 114: 1005-1008.9.

Grout, T. G., Stephen, P.R. and Rison, J.L. 2018. Cyantraniliprole can replace malathion in baits for Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae). Crop Protection, 112: 304-312.

Makumbe, L.D., Moropa, T.P., Manrakhan, A. and Weldon, C.W. 2020. Effect of sex, age and morphological traits on tethered flight of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel)(Diptera: Tephritidae) at different temperatures. Physiological Entomology.

Makumbe, L.D.M., Manrakhan, A. and Weldon, C.W. 2017. Marking Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) with fluorescent pigments: effects of pigment colour and concentration. African Entomology, 25 (1): 220-234

Manrakhan, A. 2016. Detection and Monitoring of Fruit Flies in Africa In Fruit Fly Research and Development in Africa-Towards a Sustainable Management Strategy to Improve Horticulture (ed by Ekesi A, Mohamed SA, De Meyer M), Springer International Publishing, 253-273.

Manrakhan, A. 2016. Feeding and mating behaviour of African fruit flies In Fruit Fly Research and Development in Africa-Towards a Sustainable Management Strategy to Improve Horticulture (ed by Ekesi A, Mohamed SA, De Meyer M), Springer International Publishing, 151-162.

Manrakhan, A. 2020. Pre-harvest management of the oriental fruit fly. CAB Reviews, 15: 1-13.5.

Manrakhan, A., Daneel, J-H., Beck, R., Love, C.N., Gilbert, M.J., Virgilio, M. and De Meyer, M. 2021. Effects of male lure dispensers and trap types for monitoring of Ceratitis capitata and Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae). Pest Management Science, 77: 2219-2230.

Manrakhan, A., Daneel, J.H., Beck, R., Theron, C.D., Weldon, C.W., Moore, S.D. and Hattingh, V. 2018. Non-host status of commercial export grade lemon fruit (Citrus limon (L.) Burman f. Cv Eureka) for Ceratitis capitata, Ceratitis rosa, Ceratitis quilicii and Bactrocera dorsalis (Diptera: Tephritidae) in South Africa. African Entomology, 26(1): 202-214

Manrakhan, A., Daneel, J.H., Beck, R., Virgilio, M., Meganck, K. and De Meyer, M. 2017. Efficacy of trapping systems for monitoring of Afrotropical fruit flies. Journal of Applied Entomology, 141: 825-840

Manrakhan, A., Daneel, J.H., Virgilio, M. and De Meyer. M. 2017. Sensitivity of an enriched ginger oil based trapping system for Ceratitis fruit fly pests (Diptera: Tephritidae). Crop Protection, 99: 26-32

Manrakhan, A., Grout, T.G., Grove, T., Daneel, J.H., Stephen, P.R., Weldon, C.W., De Meyer, M., Carstens, E. and Hattingh, V. 2020. A survey of Ceratitis quinaria (Bezzi) (Diptera: Tephritidae) in citrus production areas in South Africa. African Entomology, 28: 35-43.

Pieterse, W., Manrakhan, A., Ramukhesa, H.R., Rosenberg, S. M. and Addison, P. 2017. The use of shape analysis to differentiate between the mandibles of four economically important tephritid species. Journal of Applied Entomology, 141: 450-457.

Pieterse, W., Manrakhan, A., Terblanche, J.S. and Addison, P. 2020. Comparative demography of Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) and Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann)(Diptera: Tephritidae) on deciduous fruit. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 110: 185-194.

Theron, C.D., Manrakhan, A. and Weldon, C.W. 2017. Host use of the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae), in South Africa. Journal of Applied Entomology, 141: 810-816

Virgilio, M., Manrakhan, A., Delatte, H., Daneel, J.H., Mwatawala, M., Meganck, K., Barr, N. and De Meyer, M. 2017. The complex case of Ceratitis cosyra (Diptera, Tephritidae) and relatives. A DNA barcoding perspective. Journal of Applied Entomology, 141: 788-797

Virgilio, M., Daneel, J-H., Manrakhan, A., Delatte, H., Meganck, K. and De Meyer, M. 2019. An integrated diagnostic setup for the morphological and molecular identification of the Ceratitis FAR complex (C. anonae, C. fasciventris, C. rosa, C. quilicii, Diptera, Tephritidae). Bulletin of Entomological Research, 109: 376-382.

Weldon, C.W., Mnguni, S., Démares, F., Esther, E., Malod, K., Manrakhan, A. and Nicolson, S.W. 2019. Adult diet does not compensate for impact of a poor larval diet on stress resistance in a tephritid fruit fly. Journal of Experimental Biology, 222 (6): jeb192534 doi: 10.1242/jeb.192534.

Other Pests

Cook, G., Kirkman, W., Clase, R., Steyn, C., Basson, E., Fourie, P.H., Moore, S.D., Grout, T.G. Carstens, E. & Hattingh, V. 2019. Orchid fleck virus associated with the first case of citrus leprosis-N in South Africa. European Journal of Plant Pathology 155: 1373-1379.

Cook, G., W. Kirkman, R. Clase, C. Steyn, E. Basson, P. H. Fourie, S. D. Moore, T. G. Grout, E. Carstens, and V. Hattingh. 2019. Orchid fleck virus associated with the first case of citrus leprosis-N in South Africa. Eur. J. Plant Pathol. 155: 1373-1379.

Fitzgerald, V.C., Hill, M.P., Moore, S.D. & Dames, J.F. 2016. Screening of entomopathogenic fungi against citrus mealybug, Plannococcus citri (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). African Entomology, 24(2), 343-351.

Grout, T. 2016. A Sector-Specific Innovation Fund from DST. SAFJ 15 (2): 36.

Grout, T. G., and K. C. Stoltz. 2016. Eliminating Macchiademus diplopterus (Hemiptera: Lygaeidae) and Siculobata sicula (Acari: Oribatulidae) From Export Fruit Using Ethyl Formate. Journal of Economic Entomology 109: 2329-2333.

Grout, T. G. and Stephen, P.R. 2019. An update on the status of several whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) found on citrus in South Africa. African Entomology, 27: 254-257.

Khamis, F.M., Rwomushana, I., Ombura, L.O., Cook, G., Mohamed, S.A., Tanga, C.M., Nderitu, P.W., Borgemeister, C., Sétamou, M., Grout, T.G. and Ekesi, S. 2017. DNA Barcode Reference Library for the African Citrus Triozid, Trioza erytreae (Hemiptera: Triozidae): Vector of African Citrus Greening. Journal of Economic Entomology, 110: 2637-2646.

Marsberg, T., Peyper, M. and Moore, S.D. 2021. Spinning a new story in citrus: A first record of two spider species. SA Fruit Journal. Aug/Sept 2021: 95 – 97

Marsberg, T., Peyper, M., Kirkman, W., Moore, SD. and Sutton, G. 2024. The effect of permanent protective netting on insect pest prevalence in citrus orchards in South Africa. African Entomology 2024, 32: e17244.

Marsberg, T, Moore, SD, Mommsen, W and Grout, TG. 2023. Spilling the beans: the coffee bean weevil on citrus. SA Fruit Journal, Feb/Mar 2023; pp 71-73.

Mauda, E. and Moore, S.D. 2021. The blue-green citrus nibbler: a visitor amongst us. SA Fruit Journal. Apr/May 2021: 73-74.

Moore, S.D. and Duncan, L.W. 2017. Microbial Control of Insect and Mite Pests of Citrus. In: L.A. Lacey (Ed.) Microbial control of Insect and Mite pests: from theory to practice. Academic Press, London, pp: 283-298.

Moore, S.D. and Joubert, F. 2017. The European pepper moth as a citrus nursery pest in South Africa. SA Fruit Journal, 16(2): 52-53.

Moore, S.D., Kirkman, W., Verreynne, S and Mupambi, G. 2020. Do smaller navel-ends mean lower pest levels? SA Fruit Journal, 19(2): 80-82.

Moore, S.D., Peyer, M., Stals, R. and Du Preez, R. 2020. Monkey beetles attack citrus fruit. SA Fruit Journal, 19(2): 54-55.

Moore, S.D. 2021. Ants: friend or foe? SA Fruit Journal, Feb/Mar 2021, 87.

Roberts, R., Cook, G., Grout, T.G., Khamis, F., Rwomushana, I., Nderitu, P.W., Seguni, Z., Materu, C.L., Steyn, C., Pietersen, G., Ekesi, S. and le Roux, H.F. 2017. Resolution of the Identity of ‘Candidatus Liberibacter’ Species From Huanglongbing-Affected Citrus in East Africa. Plant Disease, 101: 1481-1488.

Rwomushana, I., Khamis, F.M., Grout, T.G., Mohamed, S.A., Sétamou, M., Borgemeister, C., Heya, H.M., Tanga, C.M., Nderitu, P.W., Seguni, Z.S., Materu, C.L. and Ekesi, S. 2017. Detection of Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae) in Kenya and potential implication for the spread of Huanglongbing disease in East Africa. Biological Invasions, 19: 2777-2787.

Stander, O. P., Gilbert, M. J., Moore, S. D., Kirkman, W., and Schutte, G. C. 2017. Benefits of reducing the size of the navel-end opening in ‘Navel’sweet oranges (Citrus sinensis). Crop Protection, 96: 123-129.

Thackeray, S.R., Moore, S.D., Parkinson, M. and Hill, M.P. 2016. Does molasses, applied with granulovirus against FCM, increase citrus thrips infestation and damage? SA Fruit Journal, 15(4): 54-59.

Urbaneja A., Grout, T.G., Gravena, S., Wu, F., Cen, Y. and Stansly, P.A. 2020. Citrus pests in a global world, pp. 333-348. In M. C. M. Talon, F.G. Gmitter Jr. (ed.), The Genus Citrus. Woodhead Publishing, Elsevier

Entomopathogens

Acheampong, M.A., Coombes, C.A., Moore, S.D. and Hill, M.P. 2021. Temperature tolerance and humidity requirements of select entomopathogenic fungal isolates for future use in citrus IPM programmes. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 174: 107436

Acheampong, M.A., Hill, M.P., Moore, S.D. and Coombes, C.A. 2020. UV sensitivity of Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae isolates under investigation as potential biological control agents in South African citrus orchards. Fungal Biology, 124(5): 304-310.

Albertyn, S., Moore, S.D., Marsberg, T., Coombes, C.A. and Hill, M.P. 2020. The influence of citrus orchard age on the ecology of Entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes. Biocontrol Science and Technology, 31(1): 80-96. DOI: 10.1080/09583157.2020.1830949

Albertyn, S., Moore, S.D, Marsberg, T., Coombes, C.A. and Hill, M.P. 2021. The influence of citrus orchard age on the ecology of entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes. Biocontrol Science and Technology, 31(1), pp. 80–96.

Coombes, C.A., Hill, M.P., Moore, S.D. and Dames, J.F. 2016. Entomopathogenic fungi as control agents of Thaumatotibia leucotreta in citrus orchards: field efficacy and persistence. BioControl, 61: 729-739.

Coombes, C.A., Hill, M.P. and Moore, S.D. 2018. Entomopathogenic fungi to control false codling moth in citrus orchards. SA Fruit Journal, 17(2): In press.

Coombes, C.A., Hill, M.P., Moore, S.D., and Dames, J.F. 2017. Potential of entomopathogenic fungal isolates for control of the soil-dwelling life stages of Thaumatotibia leucotreta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in citrus. African Entomology, 25(1): 235-238.

Dhladhla, B.I.R., Mwanza, P., Lee, M.E., Moore, S.D. and Dealtry, G.B. 2018. Comparison of microscopic and molecular enumeration methods for insect viruses: Cryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus as a case study. Journal of Virological Methods, 256: 107-110.

Fitzgerald, V.C., Hill, M.P., Moore, S.D. and Dames, J.F. 2016. Screening of entomopathogenic fungi against citrus mealybug, Plannococcus citri (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae). African Entomology, 24(2): 343-351.

Grzywacz, D. and Moore, S.D. 2017. Production, Formulation, and Bioassay of Baculoviruses for Pest Control. In: L.A. Lacey (Ed.) Microbial control of Insect and Mite pests: from theory to practice. Academic Press, London, pp. 109-124.

Grzywacz, D., Moore, D, Rabindra, RJ, Luke, B, Sburamanian, S. and Moore, S.D. 2021. Mass Production of Entomopathogens in Less Industrialized Countries (Chapter 15). In: Morales-Ramos, JA, Rojas, MG and Shapiro-Ilan, DI (eds.). Mass production of beneficial organisms, Invertebrates and Entomopathogens. Submitted for publication.

Hatting, J.L., Moore, S.D. and Malan, A.P. 2018. Microbial control of phytophagous invertebrate pests in South Africa: current status and future prospects. Journal of Invertebrate Pathology, 165: 54-66.

Lloyd, M., Knox, C.M., Thackeray, M.P., Hill, M.P. and Moore, S.D. 2017. Isolation, identification and genetic characterisation of a microsporidium isolated from carob moth, Ectomyelois ceratoniae (Zeller) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). African Entomology, 25(2): 529-533.

Malan, A.P. and Moore, S.D. 2018. Excellent results in the control of false codling moth in field trials using entomopathogenic nematodes. SA Fruit Journal, June/July 2018: 68-70.

Moore, S.D. and Jukes, M.D. 2019. Advances in microbial control in IPM: entomopathogenic viruses. In: M. Kogan & L. Higley (eds.) Integrated Management of Insect, Mite and Nematode Pests in Agriculture. Burleigh Dodds Science Publishing: Cambridge, UK, 2019; pp. 593–648.

Moore, SD and Jukes, M. 2023. The History of Baculovirology in Africa. Viruses, 15(7), 1519.

Motoeneng, B., Jukes, M.D., Knox, C.M., Hill, M.P. and Moore, S.D. 2019. Genome analysis of a novel South African Cydia pomonella granulovirus (CpGV-SA) with resistance-breaking potential. Viruses, 11: 658; doi:10.3390/v11070658

Mwanza, P., Jukes, M., Dealtry, G., Lee, M. and Moore, S. 2022. Selection for and Analysis of UV-Resistant Cryptophlebia leucotreta Granulovirus-SA as a Biopesticide for Thaumatotibia leucotreta. Viruses, 14(1), 28. https://doi.org/10.3390/v14010028

Mwanza, P., Dealtry, G., Lee, M. and Moore, S. 2023. Transmission Electron Microscopy Observation of Morphological Changes to Cryptophlebia leucotreta Granulovirus following Ultraviolet Irradiation. Pathogens, 2023, 12, 590. https://doi.org/10.3390/pathogens12040590

Thackeray, S.R., Moore, S.D., Parkinson, M. and Hill, M.P. 2016. Does molasses, applied with granulovirus against FCM, increase citrus thrips infestation and damage? SA Fruit Journal, 15(4): 54-59.

Van Der Merwe, M, Jukes, MD, Knox, C, Moore, SD and Hill, MP. 2023. Naturally occurring yeasts associated with Thaumatotibia leucotreta can enhance the efficacy of the Cryptophlebia leucotreta Granulovirus. Pathogens, 2023, 12(10), 1237.

Postharvest

Grout, T. G. and K. C. Stoltz. 2020. Carbon Dioxide Fumigation to Shorten Cold Disinfestation Treatments for Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) in Citrus Fruit. Journal of Economic Entomology, 113: 144-151.

Moore, S.D., Kirkman, W. and Hattingh, V. 2016. Verification of Inspection Standards and Efficacy of a Systems Approach for Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) for Export Citrus From South Africa. Journal of Economic Entomology, 109(4): 1564-1570.