Effects of selected pesticides on the predatory mite, Amblyseius cucumeris (Acari: Phytoseiidae)

Journal of Entomological Science

Volumn 40, Issue 2, 2005, Pages 107-114

  Sang, Soo Kim ^a   Sang, Gi Seo ^a   Jong, Dae Park ^a,b   Seon, Gon Kim ^a,b   Do, Ik Kim ^a,b  

^a Sunchon National University   (South Korea)

^b Jeonnam Agricultural Research and Extension Service   (South Korea)

Author keywords

Amblyseius cucumeris; Field rates; Integrated pest management; Pesticides; Predatory mite

Indexed keywords

ACARI; AMBLYSEIUS CUCUMERIS; PHYTOSEIIDAE;

EID: 32544438784     PISSN: 07498004     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.18474/0749-8004-40.2.107     Document Type: Article

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