Functional response of Rhynocoris kumarii (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) to different population densities of Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) recorded in the laboratory

Cotton mealy bug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley, a polyphagous pest is a serious threat to cotton production in several parts of Southeast Asia. Lack of an effective predator against this pest has resulted in the use of intensive chemical-based management strategies. Studies were carried out under...

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Main Authors: Kitherian SAHAYARAJ, Vivek KUMAR, Pasco B. AVERY
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Institute of Entomology, Biology Centre, Czech Academy of Science 2015-01-01
Series:European Journal of Entomology
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Online Access:https://www.eje.cz/artkey/eje-201501-0009_Functional_response_of_Rhynocoris_kumarii_Hemiptera_Reduviidae_to_different_population_densities_of_Phenacoc.php