Temperature-dependent development of Macrolophus pygmaeus and its applicability to biological control
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-017-9798-8
Abstract: A linear model and three nonlinear models (Logan type III, Lactin and Brière) were applied to Macrolophus pygmaeus (Rambur) (Hemiptera: Miridae) at constant temperatures and validated under diel temperature variation, and field conditions. Complete development… read more here.
Keywords: temperature; pygmaeus applicability; applicability biological; macrolophus pygmaeus ... See more keywords
Food supplementation to optimize inoculative release of the predatory bug Macrolophus pygmaeus in sweet pepper
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DOI: 10.1111/eea.12704
Abstract: Biological control is widespread in management of greenhouse sweet pepper crops. Several species of predatory mites, bugs, and parasitoids are used against a wide range of pest species. However, biological control of particular pests like… read more here.
Keywords: sweet pepper; macrolophus pygmaeus; food; food supplementation ... See more keywords