Daily Prey Consumption and Functional Response of <i>Orius insidiosus</i>: Implications for Biological Control of <i>Scirtothrips dorsalis</i> in Strawberries

Strawberry is an important specialty crop grown in Florida. Recently, chilli thrips, <i>Scirtothrips dorsalis</i> Hood (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), have become a significant threat to Florida strawberry production. Pesticide applications are not always recommended because of the developmen...

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Main Authors: Lovely Adhikary, Hugh Adam Smith, Sriyanka Lahiri
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2025-02-01
Series:Insects
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/2/205