Fictitious foods as an increment source for the predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris (Oudemans) (Acari: Phytoseiidae), agent of biological pest control

A main challenge in biological pest control lies in the poor establishment and persistence of natural enemies within crops, necessitating frequent release of high quantity and quality natural enemies. To overcome this obstacle, it is crucial to develop strategies that ensure the sustained presence o...

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Main Author:	Lopez., Leroy Randolph
Other Authors:	Trabanino, Rogelio
Format:	Tesis
Language:	Inglés
Published:	Zamorano: Escuela Agrícola Panamericana 2024
Subjects:	Conservative biological control, predatory mite, natural enemy, fictitious food source, sweet pepper.
Online Access:	https://hdl.handle.net/11036/7781