Evaluation of Chrysoperla carnea and Macrolophus pygmaeus as biological control agents of Frankliniella occidentalis on Batavia lettuce under hydroponic cultivation

Few studies have investigated the efficacy of natural enemies against pests in hydroponic farming. We aimed to determine the effectiveness of two predators Chrysoperla carnea (Stephens) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), and Macrolophus pygmaeus Rambur (Hemiptera: Miridae), for controlling Frankliniella occ...

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Main Authors: Ahmed H. El Kenway, Wael E. A. El-Sheikh, Mohamed Ali Mohamed
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: University of Tarbiat Modares 2022-07-01
Series:Journal of Crop Protection
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Online Access:http://jcp.modares.ac.ir/article-3-59905-en.html