Imported parasite of greenhouse thrips established on California avocado

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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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
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spelling doaj-95110eb8c9ae4245bc70556d943216db2020-11-25T02:54:38ZengUniversity of California Agriculture and Natural ResourcesCalifornia Agriculture0008-08452160-80911991-11-01456313210.3733/ca.v045n06p3110.3733/cav045n06_11Imported parasite of greenhouse thrips established on California avocadoJames A. McMurtry0Horace G. Johnson1Sheldon J. Newberger2J. A. McMurty is Professor, Staff Research Associates, Department of Entomology, UC RipersideH. G. Johnson is Staff Research Associates, Department of Entomology, UC Ripersides. J. Newberger are Staff Research Associates, Department of Entomology, UC RipersideThe 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.http://calag.ucanr.edu/archive/?article=ca.v045n06p31
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Imported parasite of greenhouse thrips established on California avocado
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title Imported parasite of greenhouse thrips established on California avocado
title_short Imported parasite of greenhouse thrips established on California avocado
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title_full_unstemmed Imported parasite of greenhouse thrips established on California avocado
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description 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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