Imported parasite of greenhouse thrips established on California avocado

The parasitic wasp, Thripobius semiluteus, introduced for biological control of greenhouse thrips, has been established and spreading for up to four growing seasons at some sites in Southern California avocado orchards. Studies show that declines in thrips numbers coincide with inc...

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Bibliographic Details
Main Authors: James A. McMurtry, Horace G. Johnson, Sheldon J. Newberger
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources 1991-11-01
Series:California Agriculture
Online Access:http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v045n06p31