Many insect species rely on vibrational signals to interact with co- and heterospecifics in different behavioural contexts. The role of vibrations in sexual communication and their potential application as control technique for B. However, none of the treatments of test 3 negatively affected the mating success of males, which tended to mount the other conspecifics present on the same leaf. cockerelli females are competitive, since they used their signals to cover the playback and to duet with males, while in test 3, the disturbance playback, consisting of broadband noises significantly reduced male signalling activity. The use of a female playback significantly reduced the mating success of males, since they were attracted towards the source of the stimulus. In test 3, mixed sex groups received either different disturbance playbacks. Single males or pairs were treated with a female playback in test 1 and 2, respectively. cockerelli, three different bioassays were performed to assess whether vibrational signals could affect relevant behaviours. In order to design a future control strategy for B. Bactericera cockerelli is an important pest and uses vibrations for mate-finding. Behaviours of insects can be manipulated by transmitting vibrational signals to host plants in order to develop pest management techniques.
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