Prospective biological control agents for regulation of population of Clostera fulgurita (Walker) on poplar in Punjab

Sangha, K.S.; Sohi, A.S.

Prospective biological control agents for regulation of population of Clostera fulgurita (Walker) on poplar in Punjab

2008

Sangha, K.S. | Sohi, A.S.

Population of Closterafulgurita (Walker) can be regulated by natural enemies. Can!heconafurcellata Wolff (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), a predatory bug and Aleoides percurrens Lyle (Hymenoptera: Braconidae), larval parasitoid have potential in regulating the population of this defoliator. Both these biocontrol agents are host density dependent. Temperature range of 20-25 °C for Aleoides and 15-20 °C for Canthecona is optimum for the development of their population. Adult longevity of Aleoides was more during August-October with maximum parasitisation during Octoher..November, 2003.

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