Biological control of earth mites in pasture using endemic natural enemies [Halotydeus destructor; Penthaleus major; New South Wales]. [Workshop paper]
1995
James, D.G. (New South Wales Agriculture, Yanco (Australia). Yanco Agricultural Inst.)
Twenty endemic natural enemies (19 predators, one pathogen) of redlegged earth mite, Halotydeus destructor, and blue oat mite, Penthaleus major, were recorded in southern New South Wales during 1989-94. Evidence is presented supporting the idea that this natural enemy complex plays an important role in regulation of earth mite populations in unsprayed, established pasture. Integration of native biological control agents with selective insecticides could provide the basis of an IPM system for earth mites in pasture.
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