Augmentative releases of the soil predatory mite <scp><i>Gaeolaelaps aculeifer</i></scp> reduce fruit damage caused by an invasive thrips in Mediterranean citrus

Navarro-Campos, Cristina; Beltrà, Aleixandre; Calabuig, Altea; Garcia‐Marí, F.; Wäckers, Félix; Pekas, Apostolos

doi:10.1002/ps.5791

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“…Predatory mites (Acari) such as Amblyseius swirskii and Phytoseiulus persimilis are highly efficient due to the wide range of pests such as whiteflies, thrips, phytophagous mites and dipterans they can attack (Navarro‐Campos et al . 2020). However, despite their reported success in many crops, the sticky hairs on tomato plants have reduced their performances on tomato pests (Gullino et al .…”

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Integrated pest and disease management in aquaponics: A metadata‐based review

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Gebauer

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Reviews in Aquaculture

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Aquaponics has the potential to produce sustainable, high‐quality food through integration of hydroponics and aquaculture, but its commercialization is stalled by bottlenecks in pest and disease management. We reviewed integrated pest and disease management steps and techniques in hydroponics to qualify as suitable techniques for different aquaponic designs. Non‐chemical prophylactic measures are highly proficient for pest and disease prevention in all designs. Still, the use of chemical control methods remains highly complicated for all systems. We simulated 10–20% runoff concentrations of 9 pesticides in the common UVI design and compared them with NOEC, LC50 of fish. Endosulfan seems most toxic with runoff AI (20.7 μg L−1) exceeding LC50 (10.2 μg L−1) and NOEC (0.05 μg L−1). At 20% runoff, most chemical pesticides pose risks in aquaponic systems. Natural pesticides were also discussed as potential alternatives with low acute toxicity to fish, but little is known about their effects on water and bacteria. While insecticides and herbicides are replaceable by well‐established commercial biocontrol measures, fungicides and nematicides would still be relevant in aquaponics due to low efficiency of alternatives (e.g. natural enemies, entomopathogenic fungus). Monitoring and cultural control are the first approaches to contain pest population below the action threshold. Biological controls, in general, are adaptable to a larger extent. Further studies are required on how to utilize indigenous microbial community in aquaponics (dominated by Proteobacteria; effective at ~103–109 CFU mL−1) as a frontline defence.

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Integrated pest and disease management in aquaponics: A metadata‐based review

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Gebauer

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Reviews in Aquaculture

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“…In recent years, control techniques based on the concepts of biological control have experimented with the use of environmentally friendly molecules and the use of natural predators such as predatory mites belonging to the genus Gaeolaelaps spp. [13,50,54]. However, in most citrus-growing areas, defence against thrips, and more generally against harmful insects, does not exclude the use of active ingredients of chemical origin.…”

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“…Interactions with natural predators of the most harmful citrus thrips species (P. kellyanus) are poorly investigated in the Mediterranean area. In 2020, Navarro-Campos et al [50] demonstrated that the enhancement of some predatory mite species (Gaeolaelaps aculeifer) significantly reduced the damage caused by P. kellyanus in two commercial citrus orchards located in an extensive citrus-growing area of Valencia, eastern Spain. Some studies suggest that ground cover with plant species such as Festuca arundinacea Schreb.…”

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A Comprehensive Thrips Species Assessment for Eco-Consistent Management of Infestations in Mediterranean Citrus Crops

2022

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Insects belonging to the Thysanoptera order are an important group of insect pests that require phytosanitary interventions for the protection of citrus crops. This study provides a general and complete overview on the thrips pest species present in citrus orchards in the main countries of the Mediterranean basin. For most species, the distribution areas, host plants, and IPM control methods are provided. The study also presents new data on the status of thrips infestations in three main crops in southern Italy (Calabria), including lemon, bergamot, and orange. The results concern the abundance and the co-occurrence of thrips species in the investigated area. Statistical analysis showed that there were differences between citrus species, canopy exposure, and monitoring period in thrips abundance. In particular, orange species showed the lowest density of thrips present on the plant. Three species, namely Pezothrips kellyanus, Frankliniella occidentalis, and Thrips major, were the most abundant in the monitored area with a marked seasonal increase, especially for the highest density species, P. kellyanus, between March and June. Moreover, for F. occidentalis, the close relationship between its presence on herbaceous flora inside crops and in citrus flowers confirms a thrips interaction with no crops and herbaceous plants and the numerical response of the thrips species. These latest results suggest that wild plants constantly host thrips and therefore an alternative ground cover could be an ecological tool to limit or mitigate the density and damaging activity of thrips populations in citrus crops.

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“…Introducing alternative prey to the litter or mulch layer can promote the growth and establishment of predators in the absence of pests. The positive effect of a litter/mulch layer can also work in field crops, and the addition of alternative prey to these substrates could boost predator populations even more (Muñoz-Cárdenas 2017;Navarro-Campos et al 2020).…”

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“…Campos et al (2020); 31Pozzebon et al (2015); 32Rahman et al (2012); 33Sabelis et al (2008); 34Wright and Chambers (1994); 35Wu et al (2014); 36Wu et al (2016); 37Xu et al (2014); 38Yan et al (2022); 39Yang et al (2020); 40Zhang et al (2021) …”

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Review: predatory soil mites as biocontrol agents of above- and below-ground plant pests

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Biological pest control is becoming increasingly important for sustainable agriculture. Although many species of natural enemies are already being used commercially, efficient biological control of various pests is still lacking, and there is a need for more biocontrol agents. In this review, we focus on predatory soil mites, their role as natural enemies, and their biocontrol potential, mainly in vegetable and ornamental crops, with an emphasis on greenhouse systems. These predators are still underrepresented in biological control, but have several advantages compared to predators living on above-ground plant parts. For example, predatory soil mites are often easy and affordable to mass rear, as most of them are generalist predators, which also means that they may be used against various pests and can survive periods of pest scarcity by feeding on alternative prey or food. Many of them can also endure unfavourable conditions, making it easier for them to establish in various crops. Based on the current literature, we show that they have potential to control a variety of pests, both in greenhouses and in the field. However, more research is needed to fully understand and appreciate their potential as biocontrol agents. We review and discuss several methods to increase their efficiency, such as supplying them with alternative food and changing soil/litter structure to enable persistence of their populations. We conclude that predatory soil mites deserve more attention in future studies to increase their application in agricultural crops.

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Augmentative releases of the soil predatory mite Gaeolaelaps aculeifer reduce fruit damage caused by an invasive thrips in Mediterranean citrus

Cited by 8 publications

References 24 publications

Integrated pest and disease management in aquaponics: A metadata‐based review

Integrated pest and disease management in aquaponics: A metadata‐based review

A Comprehensive Thrips Species Assessment for Eco-Consistent Management of Infestations in Mediterranean Citrus Crops

Review: predatory soil mites as biocontrol agents of above- and below-ground plant pests

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