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Imported parasite of greenhouse thrips established on California avocado
Authors
James A. McMurtryHorace G. Johnson
Sheldon J. Newberger
Authors Affiliations
J. A. McMurty is Professor, Staff Research Associates, Department of Entomology, UC Riperside; H. G. Johnson is Staff Research Associates, Department of Entomology, UC Riperside; s. J. Newberger are Staff Research Associates, Department of Entomology, UC Riperside.Publication Information
Hilgardia 45(6):31-32. DOI:10.3733/ca.v045n06p31. November 1991.
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Abstract
The parasitic wasp, Thripobius semiluteus, introduced for biological control of greenhouse thrips, has been established and spreading for up to four growing seasons at some sites in Southern California avocado orchards. Studies show that declines in thrips numbers coincide with increasing parasitization by this wasp, which could become an important mortality factor of greenhouse thrips if its widespread establishment is achieved.
McMurtry J, Johnson H, Newberger S. 1991. Imported parasite of greenhouse thrips established on California avocado. Hilgardia 45(6):31-32. DOI:10.3733/ca.v045n06p31
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