Use of spinosad and predatory mites for the management of <i>Frankliniella occidentalis</i> in low tunnel‐grown strawberry

Rahman, Tasmina; Spafford, Helen; Broughton, Sonya

doi:10.1111/j.1570-7458.2012.01221.x

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“…Due to the detrimental effects of chemical insecticides (Boatman, Parry, Bishop, & Cuthbertson, 2007), alternative means of pest control such as biological control agents are needed. Predatory mites have been used for thrips management on a variety of plants (Castagnoli & Simoni, 2003;Rahman, Spafford, & Broughton, 2012;Williams, 2001).…”

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Evaluation ofStratiolaelaos scimitusandNeoseiulus barkerifor biological control of thrips on greenhouse cucumbers

Gao

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Biocontrol Science and Technology

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Stratiolaelaos scimitus Berlese (Acari: Laelapidae) is an important soil-dwelling predatory mite used to control thrips and it is necessary to explore its potential predation capacity. In the present study, the functional response for S. scimitus on the pupae of Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande was examined. In addition, the effects of released S. scimitus for the control of Thrips tabaci Lindeman and F. occidentalis on greenhouse cucumber were evaluated, and compared with that of the common predator Neoseiulus barkeri Hughes (Acari: Phytoseiidae). The results showed that S. scimitus exhibited a Holling type II functional response on thrips pupae. The greenhouse study indicated that the release of N. barkeri and S. scimitus separately at the density of 250 mites/m 2 suppressed the population growth of thrips. In comparison with control plots, N. barkeri and S. scimitus reduced the population of T. tabaci by 76% and 64% in six weeks, respectively. Releases of N. barkeri and S. scimitus led to a reduction in F. occidentalis by 41% and 43%, respectively. Significantly lower densities of both thrips species per leaf were recorded in treatments of individual releases of N. barkeri or S. scimitus than that in the control plots. The findings highlight the potential for utilising N. barkeri and S. scimitus as biological control agents of T. tabaci and F. occidentalis, respectively.

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Evaluation ofStratiolaelaos scimitusandNeoseiulus barkerifor biological control of thrips on greenhouse cucumbers

Gao

et al. 2014

Biocontrol Science and Technology

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“…The mesh was fine enough to prevent thrips or mite escape. Treated flowers were infested at the same time with five commercial, active N. cucumeris (Ambsure, BCP Certis, Ashford, UK), which is equivalent to a good establishment of the predatory mites in the field (Rahman et al 2012). Typical release rates for thrips in the UK are about 25 N. cucumeris per plant repeated regularly (e.g.…”

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“…comm., 2014). Management of insecticide-resistant strains relies on the integration of natural enemies with carefully timed applications of the few insecticides available for use on strawberry (Rahman et al 2012). …”

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Predatory mites double the economic injury level of Frankliniella occidentalis in strawberry

Sampson

Kirk

2016

BioControl

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The western flower thrips Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) causes bronzing to strawberry fruit. Management of insecticide-resistant strains relies on the integration of predators with carefully timed use of the few insecticides available. Effective management requires better understanding of economic injury levels (EILs) and the factors that affect them. The densities of F. occidentalis and the predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris (Oudemans) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) were manipulated in field experiments. All stages of flower and fruit were susceptible to thrips damage, but larvae caused nearly twice as much damage as adults per individual. The EIL was about four adult thrips per flower in the absence of predators, but increased to over eight at densities of N. cucumeris typical of good establishment in crops. The EIL could be increased by about 0.7 adult thrips per flower for every N. cucumeris per flower. The results were supported by measurements of EILs in commercial crops.

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“…Campos et al (2020); 31Pozzebon et al (2015); 32Rahman et al (2012); 33Sabelis et al (2008); 34Wright and Chambers (1994); 35Wu et al (2014); 36Wu et al (2016); 37Xu et al (2014); 38Yan et al (2022); 39Yang et al (2020); 40Zhang et al (2021) …”

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Review: predatory soil mites as biocontrol agents of above- and below-ground plant pests

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Biological pest control is becoming increasingly important for sustainable agriculture. Although many species of natural enemies are already being used commercially, efficient biological control of various pests is still lacking, and there is a need for more biocontrol agents. In this review, we focus on predatory soil mites, their role as natural enemies, and their biocontrol potential, mainly in vegetable and ornamental crops, with an emphasis on greenhouse systems. These predators are still underrepresented in biological control, but have several advantages compared to predators living on above-ground plant parts. For example, predatory soil mites are often easy and affordable to mass rear, as most of them are generalist predators, which also means that they may be used against various pests and can survive periods of pest scarcity by feeding on alternative prey or food. Many of them can also endure unfavourable conditions, making it easier for them to establish in various crops. Based on the current literature, we show that they have potential to control a variety of pests, both in greenhouses and in the field. However, more research is needed to fully understand and appreciate their potential as biocontrol agents. We review and discuss several methods to increase their efficiency, such as supplying them with alternative food and changing soil/litter structure to enable persistence of their populations. We conclude that predatory soil mites deserve more attention in future studies to increase their application in agricultural crops.

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Use of spinosad and predatory mites for the management of Frankliniella occidentalis in low tunnel‐grown strawberry

Cited by 14 publications

References 49 publications

Evaluation ofStratiolaelaos scimitusandNeoseiulus barkerifor biological control of thrips on greenhouse cucumbers

Evaluation ofStratiolaelaos scimitusandNeoseiulus barkerifor biological control of thrips on greenhouse cucumbers

Predatory mites double the economic injury level of Frankliniella occidentalis in strawberry

Review: predatory soil mites as biocontrol agents of above- and below-ground plant pests

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