Novel methods for rearing and controlled release of predatory mites

The present invention discloses predatory mite population comprising Phytoseiulus predatory individuals, wherein at least 10% of female individuals of the population is capable of reproduction on a non-tetranychid arthropod prey, preferably on an immobilized non- tetranychid arthropod prey, such as...

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Hauptverfasser: TABIC, Arnon, GROSMAN, Amir, KATZ, Tom, STEINBERG, Shimon
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Zusammenfassung:The present invention discloses predatory mite population comprising Phytoseiulus predatory individuals, wherein at least 10% of female individuals of the population is capable of reproduction on a non-tetranychid arthropod prey, preferably on an immobilized non- tetranychid arthropod prey, such as on a non-phy tophagou s prey, preferably on an Astigmatid prey, most preferably on an immobilized Astigmatid prey, such as an immobilized Astigmatid prey, in particular a Carpoglyhus prey, having immobilized life stages comprising immobilized eggs. Methods for rearing the same are further disclosed.