Population dynamics of the thrips predators Amblyseius mckenziei and Amblyseius cucumeris (Acarina: Phytoseiidae) on sweet pepper.

Authors

  • P.M.J. Ramakers

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18174/njas.v36i3.16676

Abstract

The population dynamics of 2 predacious phytoseiid mites as potential biological control agents against thrips were investigated on sweet peppers [Capsicum annuum] in a greenhouse in the Netherlands, where the prey was predominantly a spontaneous outbreak of Thrips tabaci. Amblyseius cucumeris [Neoseiulus cucumeris] established more easily and reached higher population densities than A. mckenziei. Mixed populations of both predators were observed for several generations, but eventually A. mckenziei was superseded by N. cucumeris. (Abstract retrieved from CAB Abstracts by CABI’s permission)

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Published

1988-08-01

Issue

Vol. 36 No. 3 (1988)

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