Title: Preliminary studies of an integrated control programme for cucumber pests and an evaluation of methods of introducing <i>Phytoseiulus persimilis</i> Athias‐Henriot for the control of <i>Tetranychus urticae</i> Koch
Abstract: SUMMARY Preliminary investigations suggest that, when Phytoseiulus persimilis is used to control Tetranychus urticae , the major pest of cucumbers, the control of other pests and powdery mildew can be effected by means of Encarsia formosa for the control of whitefly ( Trialeurodes vaporariorum ), bed drenches of gamma‐BHC for thrips control and dimethirimol for the control of cucumber mildew ( Erysiphe cichoracearum ). The parasite Aphelinus flavipes failed to control an infestation of Aphis gossypii in one trial. A comparison of different methods of introducing Phytoseiulus confirmed that the best results were obtained when an even, artificial infestation of Tetranychus urticae was established on the crop before the introduction of the predator.
Publication Year: 1970
Publication Date: 1970-12-01
Language: en
Type: article
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