Field Performance of Oto-BaCTM, a Groundbased AI Counter for Bagworms (Lepidoptera: Psychidae): Is it Robust Enough to Perform?

Bagworms are the main species of vicious leaf eating insect in oil palm plantation and poses serious threats to productivity. The economic impact from a moderate bagworm attack of 10%-50% leaf damage may cause approximately 43% yield loss. More than usual, the bagworm population often increases to above its threshold limits. If no control measures […]