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An illustrated key to species of the genus Thrips Linnaeus (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) from Iran, with an updated checklist [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Insect Biodiversity and Systematics, 2016
The genus Thrips Linnaeus (Thripidae: Thripinae) is one of the largest groups of thrips in Iran, which include some important pests. Majority species of the genus Thrips are herbivorous living on leaves and flowers on different plant families.
Majid Mirab-balou
doaj  

The potential use of lures for thrips biological control in greenhouses: practice and theory [PDF]

open access: yes
Exploiting the response of thrips pest species to odours has long been a goal for improving thrips pest management including biological control. Applications of attractants could include improved monitoring, push-pull (in conjunction with a repellent ...
Davidson, M.M.   +5 more
core   +1 more source

Identification of Novel Pesticides for Use against Glasshouse Invertebrate Pests in UK Tomatoes and Peppers [PDF]

open access: yes, 2015
To inform current and future pesticide availability to glasshouse vegetable growers, the current project trialled more than twenty products, including existing industry standards, against four key pests of glasshouse tomatoes and bell peppers.
Banfield-Zanin, Jennifer   +6 more
core   +3 more sources

Feeding Preference and Foraging Behaviour of Eriopis connexa on Two Aphid Species

open access: yesJournal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Aphids are phloem‐feeding insects that cause both direct and indirect damage to crops, reducing agricultural productivity. Among the available pest control strategies, biological control using natural enemies is a sustainable and effective approach. The ladybird Eriopis connexa (Germar, 1824) is a generalist predator known for its voracity and
Anna Mara Ferreira Maciel   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Onion Thrips (Thrips tabaci)

open access: yes, 2008
This publication includes a description and tips for management of onion thrips in Utah.
Drost, Dan, Alston, Diane
openaire   +1 more source

Dose‐Dependent Effect of Plant Volatiles on the Oviposition Preference of the Corn Leafhopper Dalbulus maidis

open access: yesJournal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Maize (Zea mays L.) is a major annual crop cultivated worldwide. In the Americas, the corn leafhopper Dalbulus maidis (DeLong) (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) is a key pest of this crop, causing direct damage to plants through phloem feeding and indirect damage by transmitting phytopathogens.
Tatiane Cristina Barbosa Cândido   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Thrips on fabaceous plants and weeds in an ecotone in northeastern Brazil

open access: yesCiência Rural, 2015
: Thrips (Thysanoptera) on 33 species of Fabaceae (ornamental and forage) and some weed species were surveyed in areas of caatinga-cerrado ecotone in northeastern Brazil. Twenty species of thrips were identified, all of which are associated for the first
Élison Fabrício Bezerra Lima   +1 more
doaj   +1 more source

Lack of evidence for western flower thrips biotypes base don intra and inter-strain variation in gut bacteria [PDF]

open access: yes
Western flower thrips is a polyphagous insect, which during the last 30 years has become a world wide pest. It was found earlier that these thrips are associated with a type of Erwinia species gut bacteria.
Breeuwer, J.A.J.   +4 more
core   +1 more source

Melon Thrips, Thrips palmi Karny (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

open access: yesEDIS, 1969
This document is EENY-135, one of a series of Featured Creatures from the Entomology and Nematology Department, Florida Cooperative Extension Service, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences, University of Florida.
openaire   +5 more sources

Potential of the Predatory Mites Gamasellodes lavafesii (Mesostigmata: Ascidae) and Cosmolaelaps mediocuspis (Mesostigmata: Laelapidae) on Different Soil Pests/Parasites and Alternative Prey for Large‐Scale Rearing

open access: yesJournal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Many species of Mesostigmata soil mites have potential as biological control agents of pests/parasites. This study evaluated the predation potential of two of these species, Gamasellodes lavafesii (Ascidae) and Cosmolaelaps mediocuspis (Laelapidae).
A. R. A. Barros   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

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