Ten predatory mite species, all phytoseiids, were evaluated for control of western flower
thrips (WFT), Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande)(Thysanoptera: Thripidae), on …

Solanaceous greenhouse crops are susceptible to infestation by a high number of insect
and mite pests that can cause serious yield losses. The most important of these pests are …

Biologische bestrijding van plagen in kassen was lange tijd voornamelijk gericht op
specialistische natuurlijke vijanden die sterk zijn aangepast aan hun prooi. Gerben …

Levels of soluble protein and carbohydrate (raffinose, sucrose, glucose, and fructose) in
leaves from a selection of plant species were measured to determine if a relationship existed …

In two-predator, one-prey systems with intraguild predation and patchily distributed prey, the
intraguild prey may face a choice between prey patches with and without intraguild …

The functional response of natural enemies and their interactions may be affected by host
plant characters. Functional response of the adult females of the predatory mite …

Biological control in ornamental crops is challenging due to the wide diversity of crops and
cultivars. In this study, we tested the hypothesis that trichome density on different host plants …

Thrips palmi is a major pest of many crops in the tropics and sub-tropics, and is a serious
threat within the protected horticulture industry in other parts of the world including the UK …

Abstract The genus Orius Wolff includes generalist predators revealed to be very effective in
thrips control worldwide. During the years 2005-2007, Orius species were sampled on some …

We tested whether plant species used in a banker plant system influence the success of a
biological control program with predatory mites. Banker plants (BP) may sustain a …