Research Article

Mathematical Modelling of Lesser Date Moth Using Sex Pheromone Traps and Natural Enemies

Table 1

Biological description of parameters used in system (1).

ParametersDescription

The date palm tree intrinsic growth rate
The carrying capacity
Transfer rate from larvae to adult lesser date moth
Predation intensity between date palm and larvae
Predation intensity between larvae and natural enemy
Conversion coefficient for predation term between and
Conversion coefficient for predation term between and
Mortality rate of date palm tree
Mortality rate of lesser date moth larvae
Mortality rate of lesser date moth female
Mortality rate of lesser date moth male
Mortality rate of natural enemy
Half-saturation constants
Maximal death rate by sex pheromone trap
The capture rate for male by sex pheromone trap