Advances in Mass Rearing <i>Pseudophilothrips ichini</i> (Hood) (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae), a Biological Control Agent for Brazilian Peppertree in Florida

Advances in Mass Rearing <i>Pseudophilothrips ichini</i> (Hood) (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae), a Biological Control Agent for Brazilian Peppertree in Florida

<i>Pseudophilothrips ichini</i> is a recently approved biological control agent for the highly invasive Brazilian peppertree in Florida, USA. Prior to approval for field release in 2019, thrips colonies used for host specificity testing were produced and maintained in small cylinders to...

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Main Authors: Dale A. Halbritter, Min B. Rayamajhi, Gregory S. Wheeler, Jorge G. Leidi, Jenna R. Owens, Carly A. Cogan
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-09-01
Series:Insects
Subjects:
aggregation
passive trapping
phytophagous thrips
<i>Schinus terebinthifolia</i>
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/12/9/790

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