Compatibility of Amblyseius (Typhlodromips) swirskii (Athias-Henriot) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and Orius insidiosus (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) for biological control of Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on roses

Chow, Andrew; Chau, Amanda; Heinz, Kevin M.

doi:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2009.12.008

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“…Multiple natural enemy releases have been employed as a way to improve pest suppression also in strawberries Cakmak et al, 2009;de Menten, 2011;Rahman et al, 2011). However, using multiple species may enhance or may reduce pest control, and there is no general agreement on whether the use of single or multiple biocontrol agents is economically profitable and beneficial for pest management (Gerson and Weintraub, 2007;Chow et al, 2010;Onzo et al, 2014). We found no significant differences when multiple predatory species were released to control TSSM numbers when compared with the release of P. persimilis alone.…”

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confidence: 68%

Multiple natural enemies do not improve two spotted spider mite and flower western thrips control in strawberry tunnels

Albendín

García

Molina

2015

Chilean J. Agric. Res.

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Biological control techniques are commonly used in many horticultural crops in Spain, however the application of these techniques to Spanish strawberries are relatively recent. In this study the effectiveness of augmentative biological control techniques to control the two main strawberry (Fragaria ×ananassa Duchesne) pest: the two-spotted spider mite (TSSM), Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), and the western flower thrips (WFT), Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), through releases of the predatory mites Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot, Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor), Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot (Acari: Phytoseiidae), and Orius laevigatus (Fieber) (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) were tested. Two-year results on the performance of treatments using combinations of these biocontrol agents are presented. In both years, all treatments resulted in the reduction of TSSM numbers; but no treatment was better than the release of P. persimilis alone (P < 0.05). TSSM suppression varied among crop phases being greater early in the season. None of the treatments reduced significantly WFT numbers (P < 0.05), and the established economic injury level (EIL) was surpassed from March to late April in both years. However, EIL was surpassed less times when treatment included O. laevigatus (2009: 20.7%; 2010: 22.7% of samples). No effect of A. swirskii was observed when this mite was released. Results corroborate that biological control techniques for TSSM and WFT are feasible for high-plastic tunnel strawberries. Under the conditions in our study no additive effects were observed, and there was not advantage in the release of multiple natural enemies.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 68%

Multiple natural enemies do not improve two spotted spider mite and flower western thrips control in strawberry tunnels

Albendín

García

Molina

2015

Chilean J. Agric. Res.

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“…has been reported on many occasions (Cloutier & Johnson, 1993;Colfer et al, 2003;Gillespie & Quiring, 1992;Madadi et al, 2009;Sanderson et al, 2005). When given the choice between WFT and A. swirskii on cut roses, Orius insidiosus consumed whatever arthropod was highest in abundance (Chow et al, 2010). Thus, predatory mites and bugs are not a complementary biocontrol option for WFT.…”

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confidence: 98%

Seasonal climatic variations influence the efficacy of predatory mites used for control of western flower thrips in greenhouse ornamental crops

et al. 2014

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This research investigated seasonal climate changes within greenhouses and the impacts they have on efficacy of the predatory mites Amblyseius swirskii and Neoseiulus cucumeris. Controlled environment chamber, greenhouse small-cage, and commercial greenhouse trials were conducted to determine which biological control agent is more efficacious for control of the pest western flower thrips (WFT), (Frankliniella occidentalis) on ornamental crops.When observed under laboratory conditions, predation and oviposition were increased at higher temperatures. Photoperiod and light intensity also have an impact on predatory mites. Predation rates for both mite species were greater when subjected to short day light conditions (8 h light, 11 W/m 2 ). Climates typical of summer (higher temperature and light intensity, long day length) were most favourable in terms of predation and oviposition for A. swirskii. Neoseiulus cucumeris laid more eggs under short day as opposed to long day settings.In summer and winter greenhouse small cage trials, the performance of N.cucumeris and A. swirskii significantly reduced WFT numbers on potted chrysanthemum plants. However, in summer, A. swirskii provided significantly better thrips control than N. cucumeris. The number of adult mites recovered from plants was similar for both mite treatments in winter, while A. swirskii were present in higher numbers throughout the summer trials. Results from leaf damage assessments indicate that A. swirskii is more effective for control of heavy WFT feeding damage in both summer and winter. Results from commercial greenhouse trials yielded similar trends as those found in the summer and winter small cage trials.iii ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

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“…Augmentative biocontrol in protected crops often involves multiple biological control agents (BCAs) targeting the same or different pest species (Wittman and Leather 1997;Shipp et al 2003;Calvo et al 2009;Labbe et al 2009;Chow et al 2010;Messelink et al 2011). These BCAs may also be used in conjunction with biorational chemicals in integrated pest management (IPM) programmes where the focus is to combine crop protection strategies with the overall aim to reduce the use of broad spectrum pesticides and chemical residues on produce (Cock et al 2010).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Biocontrol programmes can be compromised due to competition or intraguild predation (e.g. hyperpredation, hyperparasitism and pathogenicity) from other introduced BCAs or naturally occurring species (Momen and Abdel-Khalek 2009;Chow et al 2010;Buitenhuis et al 2010;Messelink et al 2011;Shipp et al 2012;da Silva et al 2015). In order to develop efficient and successful pest management programmes compatibility between the different BCAs must be established.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Marketed primarily for whitefly (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) and thrips (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) control, both of which are major pests in tomatoes, peppers, cucumbers and ornamentals (Malais and Ravensberg 2003), this polyphagous predator can suppress pest outbreaks on its own (Messelink et al 2006;Chow et al 2010;Messelink et al 2010;Calvo et al 2011). Combining its use with other BCAs can enhance pest control particularly when the BCAs do not compete directly but exploit different life stages of the same pest (Calvo et al 2009;Dogramaci et al 2011).…”

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confidence: 99%

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Compatibility of Amblyseius swirskii with Beauveria bassiana: two potentially complimentary biocontrol agents

et al. 2016

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The two biocontrol agents Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) have the potential to complement one another as part of an integrated pest management programme. While both can suppress whitefly and thrips infestations in protected crops, A. swirskii is primarily used preventatively whereas B. bassiana can be used as a curative treatment at higher pest levels. With this concomitant use in mind, the research presented here aimed to identify potential negative effects of the commercial B. bassiana strain GHA on A. swirskii in a laboratory study. Adult A. swirskii were found to be susceptible to B. bassiana infection with slight to moderate virulence (20.74 ± 3.89 to 48.33 % ± 3.07) depending on the type of exposure and with a reduction in fecundity over time. There was however no negative effect on juvenile survival neither on dry residue nor on the offspring of infected mites. Thus, these two biocontrol agents do have the potential to be complementary. Further trials in the field are still required before a final conclusion can be reached.

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Compatibility of Amblyseius (Typhlodromips) swirskii (Athias-Henriot) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and Orius insidiosus (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) for biological control of Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) on roses

Cited by 59 publications

References 33 publications

Multiple natural enemies do not improve two spotted spider mite and flower western thrips control in strawberry tunnels

Multiple natural enemies do not improve two spotted spider mite and flower western thrips control in strawberry tunnels

Seasonal climatic variations influence the efficacy of predatory mites used for control of western flower thrips in greenhouse ornamental crops

Compatibility of Amblyseius swirskii with Beauveria bassiana: two potentially complimentary biocontrol agents

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