Host plant influences establishment and performance of Amblydromalus limonicus, a predator for Bactericera cockerelli.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.5179
Abstract: BACKGROUND Management of tomato potato psyllid (TPP; Bactericera cockerelli (Šulc)) predominantly relies on insecticides. However, biological control agents (BCAs) could provide viable alternatives to suppress TPP populations. In this laboratory experiment, we assessed the predatory… read more here.
Keywords: amblydromalus limonicus; tomato; bactericera cockerelli; limonicus ... See more keywords
Assessing the augmentation of Amblydromalus limonicus with the supplementation of pollen, thread, and substrates to combat greenhouse whitefly populations
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DOI: 10.1038/s41598-018-30018-3
Abstract: Due to issues with establishment and persistence of natural enemies in biological control, the provision of alternative food sources and oviposition sites are important factors to enhance pest control. In this study, three different supplementation… read more here.
Keywords: supplementation; control; greenhouse whitefly; amblydromalus limonicus ... See more keywords
Description of a new species of the Amblydromalus limonicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) species group based on morphological and molecular evidences.
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DOI: 10.1080/01647954.2017.1317021
Abstract: ABSTRACTA new phytoseiid species, Amblydromalus zannoui n. sp., is described based on specimens collected from Jatropha curcas L. (Euphorbiaceae) in Tocantins state, central Brazil. This species fits the characteristics of the previous established limonicus species… read more here.
Keywords: species group; new species; amblydromalus limonicus; description new ... See more keywords