Mass Production of Predatory Mites and Their Efficacy for Controlling Pests

Momen, F. M.; Fahim, S. F.; Barghout, Marwa

doi:10.1007/978-3-030-33161-0_5

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“…Predatory mites are used widely in protected crops, but their use in unprotected orchards appears to be minimal. This may be due to the costs of implementation, which reflects the high costs associated with the mass production of these predators [125]. The cost coupled with the delay in noticeable impact on pest populations is likely to be the cause of the lack of uptake by growers.…”

Section: Introduced/augmented Biological Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%

Organic Control Strategies for Use in IPM of Invertebrate Pests in Apple and Pear Orchards

Shaw

Nagy

Fountain

2021

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Growers of organic tree fruit face challenges in controlling some pests more easily suppressed by broad-spectrum insecticides in conventionally managed orchards. In recent decades, there has been a move towards organically growing varieties normally reliant on synthetic chemical pesticides (e.g., Gala), often to meet retailer/consumer demands. This inevitably makes crop protection in organic orchards more challenging, as modern varieties can be less tolerant to pests. In addition, there have been substantial reductions in plant protection product (PPP) approvals, resulting in fewer chemical options available for integrated pest management (IPM)-maintained orchards. Conversely, the organic management of fruit tree pests involves many practices that could be successfully implemented in conventionally grown crops, but which are currently not. These practices could also be more widely used in IPM-maintained orchards, alleviating the reliance on broad-spectrum PPP. In this review, we evaluate organic practices, with a focus on those that could be incorporated into conventional apple and pear production. The topics cover cultural control, biological control, physical and pest modifications. While the pests discussed mainly affect European species, many of the methods could be used to target other global pests for more environmentally sustainable practices

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Section: Introduced/augmented Biological Controlmentioning

confidence: 99%