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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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources
1991-11-01
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| Series: | California Agriculture |
| Online Access: | http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v045n06p31 |
| Summary: | 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 increasing parasitization
by this wasp, which could become an important mortality factor of greenhouse thrips
if its widespread establishment is achieved. |
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| ISSN: | 0008-0845 2160-8091 |