Release of predatory mites (Acari: Phytoseiidae) by aircraft for the biological control of spider mites (Acari: Tetranychidae) infesting corn

Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot were released by conventional light aircraft onto field corn for the control of spider mites in the Texas high plains. Released P. persimilis occurred on 55-75% of plants at one of the three treated study sites. The spatial distribution of P. persimilis at this...

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Veröffentlicht in:	Journal of economic entomology 1987-08, Vol.80 (4), p.906-910
Hauptverfasser:	PICKETT, C. H, GILSTRAP, F. E, MORRISON, R. K, BOUSE, L. F
Format:	Artikel
Sprache:	eng
Schlagworte:	Biological and medical sciences Biological control Control Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology Generalities Phytopathology. Animal pests. Plant and forest protection Phytoseiidae Phytoseiulus persimilis Protozoa. Invertebrates Tetranychidae Zea mays
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Zusammenfassung:	Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot were released by conventional light aircraft onto field corn for the control of spider mites in the Texas high plains. Released P. persimilis occurred on 55-75% of plants at one of the three treated study sites. The spatial distribution of P. persimilis at this site was uniform to random. P. persimilis established colonies at the other two study sites, but occurred only at light densities due to factors other than the aerial-release equipment.
ISSN:	0022-0493 1938-291X
DOI:	10.1093/jee/80.4.906