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Filtering by: Subject Brush -- Control -- Oregon Academic Affiliation Entomology Advisor Croft, Brian A. Degree Name Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)

Biological control of Tetranychus urticae (Koch) on peppermint by Neoseiulus fallacis (Garman) : density relationships, overwintering, habitat manipulation and pesticide effects

Creator:

Morris, Mark Alan, 1954-

Abstract:

Several aspects affecting population trends and overwintering of Neoseiulus fallacis (Garman) on peppermint were examined. Neoseiulus fallacis was the most abundant phytoseiid predator mite found in peppermint surveys throughout the western U.S. Results of pesticide exclusion and cage studies showed that N. fallacis controlled Tetranychus urticae (Koch) on peppermint in...

Resource Type:

Dissertation