Manejo integrado del trip Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande 1895, en el cultivo de rosas (Rosa spp.) en Ecuador

The flower industry in Ecuador stands out worldwide for its leadership in the export of roses, with this crop being one of the country's economic pillars. The study addresses in detail the integrated management of the thrips F. occidentalis in rose cultivation, a pest that represents a significant challenge for the long-term sustainability of this industry. The symptoms and damage caused were thoroughly investigated to develop personalized and effective control strategies that combine various measures, such as the use of traps for monitoring, reduction of insecticides, and control strategies adapted to each situation, including chemical, biological, cultural, and physical approaches, with the aim of minimizing the environmental impact of insecticides and promoting competitiveness. The exceptional quality of Ecuadorian roses has positioned the country as a reliable and high-demand supplier in demanding markets such as the United States, Europe, and Russia; however, effective management of F. occidentalis trip is crucial to preserving the aesthetics and productivity of crops, improving the profitability of producers, and guaranteeing the sustainability of the industry. The importance of implementing sustainable agronomic practices that protect both local communities and the economy of the sector is emphasized, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach that combines different integrated pest management strategies. This study highlights the importance of adopting a multifaceted approach to guarantee quality and sustainability in floral production, reaffirming the country's commitment as a benchmark in the export of high-quality flowers.

The flower industry in Ecuador stands out worldwide for its leadership in the export of roses, with this crop being one of the country's economic pillars. The study addresses in detail the integrated management of the thrips F. occidentalis in rose cultivation, a pest that represents a significant challenge for the long-term sustainability of this industry. The symptoms and damage caused were thoroughly investigated to develop personalized and effective control strategies that combine various measures, such as the use of traps for monitoring, reduction of insecticides, and control strategies adapted to each situation, including chemical, biological, cultural, and physical approaches, with the aim of minimizing the environmental impact of insecticides and promoting competitiveness. The exceptional quality of Ecuadorian roses has positioned the country as a reliable and high-demand supplier in demanding markets such as the United States, Europe, and Russia; however, effective management of F. occidentalis trip is crucial to preserving the aesthetics and productivity of crops, improving the profitability of producers, and guaranteeing the sustainability of the industry. The importance of implementing sustainable agronomic practices that protect both local communities and the economy of the sector is emphasized, highlighting the need for a comprehensive approach that combines different integrated pest management strategies. This study highlights the importance of adopting a multifaceted approach to guarantee quality and sustainability in floral production, reaffirming the country's commitment as a benchmark in the export of high-quality flowers.

La industria florícola en Ecuador se destaca a nivel mundial por su liderazgo en la exportación de rosas, siendo este cultivo uno de los pilares económicos del país. El estudio aborda de manera detallada el manejo integrado del trip F. occidentalis en el cultivo de rosas, una plaga que representa un desafío significativo para la sostenibilidad a largo plazo de esta industria. Se investigaron minuciosamente los síntomas y daños ocasionado para desarrollar estrategias de control personalizadas y efectivas que combinan diversas medidas, como el uso de trampas para monitoreo, reducción de insecticidas y estrategias de control adaptadas a cada situación, incluyendo enfoques químicos, biológicos, culturales y físicos, con el objetivo de minimizar el impacto ambiental de los insecticidas y promover la competitividad. La calidad excepcional de las rosas ecuatorianas ha posicionado al país como un proveedor confiable y de alta demanda en mercados exigentes como Estados Unidos, Europa y Rusia, sin embargo, el manejo efectivo del trip F. occidentalis es crucial para preservar la estética y productividad de los cultivos, mejorar la rentabilidad de los productores y garantizar la sostenibilidad de la industria. Se enfatiza la importancia de implementar prácticas agronómicas sostenibles que protejan tanto a las comunidades locales como la economía del sector, destacando la necesidad de un enfoque integral que combine diferentes estrategias de manejo integrado de plagas. Este estudio subraya la importancia de adoptar un enfoque multifacético para garantizar la calidad y sostenibilidad en la producción floral, reafirmando el compromiso del país como un referente en la exportación de flores de alta calidad.