Selection, mass rearing, and field efficiency of a predaceous strain of mullein bug
Daniel Cormier
Researcher
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Description
The goal of the project is to select a strain of the mullein bug to control two spotted and red spider mites from July to August (period when populations tend to explode).
Objective(s)
- Select a voracious strain of spider mite predator through isogroup selection
- Field test minimum mullein bug introduction rates required to keep spider mite populations below the economic threshold
- Determine how long the predators stay on apple trees and how effective they are
- Improve mass rearing techniques by testing two food sources and two host plants
From 2016 to 2019
Project duration
Fruit production
Activity areas
Pest, weed, and disease control
Service
IRDA will select a strain of mullein bug to control two-spotted and red spider mites, two major apple pests.
Partners
Université du Québec à Montréal | Centre de recherche agroalimentaire de Mirabel
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