Population dynamics of the thrips predators Amblyseius mckenziei and Amblyseius cucumeris (Acarina: Phytoseiidae) on sweet pepper.
- 1 August 1988
- journal article
- Published by Wageningen University and Research in Netherlands Journal of Agricultural Science
- Vol. 36 (3) , 247-252
- https://doi.org/10.18174/njas.v36i3.16676
Abstract
The population dynamics of 2 predacious phytoseiid mites as potential biological control agents against thrips were investigated on sweet peppers [Capsicum annuum] in a greenhouse in the Netherlands, where the prey was predominantly a spontaneous outbreak of Thrips tabaci. Amblyseius cucumeris [Neoseiulus cucumeris] established more easily and reached higher population densities than A. mckenziei. Mixed populations of both predators were observed for several generations, but eventually A. mckenziei was superseded by N. cucumeris. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)Keywords
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