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
Development, survival and reproduction of a New Zealand strain of Amblydromalus limonicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) on Typha orientalis pollen, Ephestia kuehniella eggs, and an artificial diet
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DOI: 10.1080/01647954.2016.1273972
Abstract: ABSTRACT The performance of a New Zealand strain of the generalist predatory mite Amblydromalus limonicus (Garman & McGregor) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) on factitious and artificial diets was evaluated in the laboratory at 25 ± 1°C. In… read more here.
Keywords: orientalis pollen; kuehniella eggs; limonicus; artificial diet ... See more keywords