The two‐spotted spider mite (TSSM), Tetranychus urticae Koch, poses a significant threat to greenhouse tomato production, potentially causing ≤40% yield loss. Although biological control using the specialist predator Phytoseiulus persimilis… Click to show full abstract
The two‐spotted spider mite (TSSM), Tetranychus urticae Koch, poses a significant threat to greenhouse tomato production, potentially causing ≤40% yield loss. Although biological control using the specialist predator Phytoseiulus persimilis and generalist predator Macrolophus pygmaeus has proven effective in small‐scale studies, their interactions in large commercial glasshouses remain poorly understood. This study develops a mathematical model incorporating spatial dynamics and multispecies interactions to bridge laboratory findings with commercial applications.
Journal Title: Pest Management Science
Year Published: 2025
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