Comments on the method to test side effects of pesticides on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis Ath.-Hen.
1991
Samsoee-Petersen, L. (Danish Research Centre for Plant Protection, Lyngby (Denmark)) | Hassan, S.A.
A paper published by Kniehase et Zoebelein (1990) describes a new laboratory method to test the side effects of pesticides on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis and criticizes the laboratory test developed by the International Working Group 'pesticides and beneficial organisms' of the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC), West Palaearctic Regional Section (WPRS). The present publication discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both methods, responds to the criticism and mention the overall concept of the IOBC/WPRS Working Group including semifield and field test methods
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