Determination of Insect Predator Species Found on Almond and Wild Almond Trees Adjacent to Pistachio Orchards

Yanik, Ertan; Ünlü, Levent; Yücel, Abuzer

doi:10.17660/actahortic.2011.912.111

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“…Regarding predators, our results reasonably agree with those reported by Benhadi-Marín et al (2011), who pointed out Araneae as the most abundant group, followed by Coleoptera (mainly from Family Coccinellidae), Formicidae, Neuroptera, Hemiptera and Dermaptera. Other authors also report the occurrence of predators belonging to these groups in almond trees (Bolu, 2007;Eilers & Klein, 2009;Yanik et al, 2011;Santos et al, 2012). However, in none of these works the occurrence of predatory Acari, Thysanoptera or Diptera is reported, but Hoy et al (1979) collected phytoseiid mites and predatory thrips in almond orchards, as well as Neuroptera and predatory Coleoptera.…”

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Compatibility of organic farming treatments against Monosteira unicostata with non-target arthropod fauna of almond trees canopy

Sánchez‐Ramos

Marcotegui

Pascual

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Span. j. agric. res.

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Field trials had shown that 1-2 applications of kaolin and potassium salts of fatty acids combined with thyme essential oil (PSTEO) reduced the abundance of the lace bug Monosteira unicostata (Mulsant & Rey) (Hemiptera: Tingidae), an important pest of almond trees in the Mediterranean region. These products could be useful for the control of this pest in organic production of almonds, but higher number of applications could be necessary. However, the possible detrimental effects on the almond orchard ecosystem should be evaluated. In the present work, the effects observed on the non-target arthropod fauna of the almond trees canopy in those field assays are shown. First, a comprehensive report of the non-target arthropod fauna of the almond tree is provided. Regarding natural enemies, most of the predatory arthropods captured were spiders belonging to different families like Salticidae, Thomisidae, Philodromidae, Theridiidae, Araneidae or Oxyopidae. Other predatory families that appeared in significant numbers were Chrysopidae, Anthocoridae, Aeolothripidae, Coccinellidae, Phytoseiidae, Erythraeidae or Forficulidae. Among parasitoids, the most abundant families were Eulophidae, Scelionidae and Dryinidae. Kaolin reduced the abundance of natural enemies and other non-target arthropods as well as their diversity and number of species. On the contrary, PSTEO only produced a slight reduction in the number of natural enemies, whereas no effect was found on the diversity and species richness. These effects were observed despite the reduced number of applications, so greater effect is expected if its frequency is increased in order to achieve an efficient control of M. unicostata.Additional keywords: kaolin; insecticidal soaps; thyme essential oil; organic almond production; Prunus dulcis; natural enemies Abbreviations used: PRC (principal response curve analysis); PSTEO (potassium salts of fatty acids combined with thyme essential oil). (Tables S1, S2, S3 and S4) accompanies the paper on SJAR's website.

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Compatibility of organic farming treatments against Monosteira unicostata with non-target arthropod fauna of almond trees canopy

Sánchez‐Ramos

Marcotegui

Pascual

et al. 2017

Span. j. agric. res.

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“…A. nemoralis and parasitoid Psyllaephagus pistaciae Ferriere (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) were reported to be the most abundant natural enemies on pistachio trees in Makrakomi area of Central Greece (Souliotes et al, 2002). The predator, A. minki is known as one of the native bio-control agents of A. pistaciae in pistachio production areas in Turkey (Bolu et al, 1999;Çelik, 1981;Mart et al, 1995;Yanik et al, 2011a) and Iran (Pourali et al, 2010). A. minki is highly active from early April to late October on pistachio trees (Bolu et al, 1999).…”

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INITIAL STUDY OF REARING AND RELEASE OF Anthocoris minki Dohrn (HEMIPTERA: ANTHOCORIDAE) FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF Agonoscena pistaciae Burckhardt and Lauterer (HEMIPTERA: PSYLLIDAE) IN PISTACHIO ORCHARDS

Yanik¹,

Ünlü²

2015

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“…and A. nemorum (L.) have been reared and released to control Cacopsylla pyri (L.) (Homoptera: Psyllidae) infesting pear orchards in Europe Rieux et al 1994;Unruh and Higbee 1994;Sigsgaard et al 2006a,b). Anthocoris minki Dohrn has been reported as predator of the following aphid and psyllid species: Pemphigus spyrothecae Passerini, Pemphigus gairi Stroyan, Brachycaudus (Thuleaphis) amygdalinus (Schouteden) (Aphididae) (Almatni and Khalil 2008;Foster 1990;Urban 2002Urban , 2004Yanik et al 2010); Camarotoscena speciosa Flor. (Al-Maroof 1990); and Agonoscena pistaciae Burckhardt & Lauterer (Psyllidae) (Bolu et al 1999;Celik 1981;Mart et al 1995;Yanik et al 2010).…”

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The effects of different temperatures and relative humidity on the development, mortality and nymphal predation of Anthocoris minki

Yanik

Ünlü

2010

Phytoparasitica

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Mass rearing techniques are a necessity in developing a suitable and economic biological control method. Anthocoris minki Dohrn (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae), which is successfully reared for use in biological control, is a promising indigenous Anthocoris species for biological control of Agonoscena pistaciae Burckhardt and Lauterer (Homoptera: Psyllidae) in pistachio orchards. Development time of nymphal instars, mortality percentage and prey consumption of A. minki fed on Ephestia kuehniella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) eggs were studied at three constant temperatures (20, 25 and 30±1°C) and two relative humidity levels (40 and 65±5%) under laboratory conditions. Temperature and r.h. significantly affected development time and nymphal prey consumption of A. minki. Duration of incubation and total nymphal development time decreased significantly with each increase in temperature. Total nymphal development time of A. minki at 40% and 65% r.h. was 18.6 and 18.6 days at 20°C; 13.7 and 14.6 days at 25°C; and 10.8 and 11.8 days at 30°C, respectively. The shortest nymphal development time and highest nymphal mortality percentage were recorded at 30°C and 40% r.h. The lowest nymphal mortality was 30.1% and 32.1% at 40% and 65% r.h., respectively, at 25°C; the highest nymphal mortality was 51.5% and 52.1% at 20°and 30°C, respectively, and 40% r.h. The highest average number of E. kuehniella eggs consumed was 123.1 at 20°C and 65% r.h., and the lowest was 86.4 at 30°C and 40% r.h. during nymphal development time of A. minki.

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Determination of Insect Predator Species Found on Almond and Wild Almond Trees Adjacent to Pistachio Orchards

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Compatibility of organic farming treatments against Monosteira unicostata with non-target arthropod fauna of almond trees canopy

Compatibility of organic farming treatments against Monosteira unicostata with non-target arthropod fauna of almond trees canopy

INITIAL STUDY OF REARING AND RELEASE OF Anthocoris minki Dohrn (HEMIPTERA: ANTHOCORIDAE) FOR BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF Agonoscena pistaciae Burckhardt and Lauterer (HEMIPTERA: PSYLLIDAE) IN PISTACHIO ORCHARDS

The effects of different temperatures and relative humidity on the development, mortality and nymphal predation of Anthocoris minki

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