Abstract:The mirid, Lygus pratensis (L.) (Hemiptera: Miridae), is a major pest of cotton (Gossypium spp.) in Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region, China. In this study, we aimed to reveal the preferences of L. pratensis toward four potential trap crop plants for use in controlling this pest. The population densities of L. pratensis on five host plants were investigated by visual observation, and the behavioral responses of L. pratensis to the five host plants were determined by Y-type olfactory assays and laboratory selec… Show more
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