Potential for the Postharvest Biological Control of <i>Phthorimaea</i> <i>operculella</i> (Lepidoptera, Gelechiidae) by <i>Blattisocius</i> <i>tarsalis</i> (Mesostigmata, Blattisociidae)

<i>Phthorimaea operculella</i> is one of the most important pests causing damage to stored potatoes. In this work, the effect of temperature (at 10, 20 and 30 °C) on the predation of pest eggs by <i>Blattisocius tarsalis</i> was studied in the laboratory. In addition, the eff...

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Main Authors: Jorge Gavara, Ana Piedra-Buena, Estrella Hernandez-Suarez, Manuel Gamez, Tomas Cabello, Juan R. Gallego
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-02-01
Series:Agronomy
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2073-4395/11/2/288