Compatibility of Phytoseiulus persimilis and Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) with imidacloprid to manage clementine nursery pests

摘要: Abstract Biological control is not common in citrus nurseries where chemical prevalent. The systemic neonicotinoid imidacloprid applied as a drench effective against three out of four key pests young clementine plants Spain – aphids, whiteflies, and scales. However, mites, the fourth pest, are by could be regulated introduction predatory Phytoseiid mites Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor). aim this study was to evaluate effects on demographic parameters these two compatibility P. persimilis releases with pest populations under field conditions. results showed that some were affected imidacloprid. their combined effect its intrinsic rate increase neutral. In contrast, negatively N. californicus . Field proved satisfactorily protected applications combination highly for management nursery.