Efficacy of a biopesticide and predatory mite to manage chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in strawberry

Authors

  • Sriyanka Lahiri University of Florida, Gulf Coast Research and Education Center, 14625 CR 672, Wimauma, Florida 33598, USA
  • Armand Yambisa Earth University, P. O. Box 4442-1000, San José, Costa Rica

Abstract

Efficacy of predatory mite, Amblyseius swirskii (Athias-Henriot) as a biological control agent of chilli thrips, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, was compared to a Capsicum oleoresin extract-based biopesticide, and a conventional insecticide, spinetoram, on entire strawberry (var. ‘Radiance’) plants with 5 expanded trifoliates under greenhouse conditions. Results indicate that A. swirskii and the biopesticide can be included as effective tools for integrated pest management of S. dorsalis in strawberries.

 

Sumario

Se comparó la eficacia del ácaro depredador Amblyseius swirskii (Athias-Henriot) como agente de control biológico del trips del chile, Scirtothrips dorsalis Hood, con un biopesticida basado en extracto de oleorresina de capsicum y un insecticida convencional, spinetoram, sobre plantas entera de fresa (var. ‘Radiance’) con 5 trifoliatos expandidos bajo condiciones de invernadero. Los resultados indican que A. swirskii y el biopesticida pueden incluirse como herramientas efectivas para el manejo integrado de plagas de S. dorsalis en fresas.

Key Words: biological control; integrated pest management; horticulture; small fruits

View this article in BioOne https://doi.org/10.1653/024.104.0410

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Published

2022-01-23

Issue

Vol. 104, No. 4 (December 2021)

Section

Scientific Notes

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