Influence of Phytoseiulus persimilis on Populations of Tetranychus turkestani at the Economic Threshold on Roses123
- 1 February 1972
- journal article
- research article
- Published by Oxford University Press (OUP) in Journal of Economic Entomology
- Vol. 65 (1) , 114-117
- https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/65.1.114
Abstract
The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot may be maintained and reared in large numbers on potted lima bean plants with the phytophagous mite Tetranychus turkestani Ugarov & Nikolski as the prey (food). Biological control of phytophagous mites on roses was obtained with this predator in tests under green-house conditions. However, the value of this biotic agent for commercial control of mites on roses may be suited best to an integrated pest-management program where supplemental controls are necessary when mite densities reach economic threshold levels.Keywords
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