Predatory potential of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant on mealybugs and aphids

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Authors

  • S. R. Surwase
     Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, (Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University), Latur – 413512, Parbhani, Maharashtra ,IN
  • Shetgar S. S.
     Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, (Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University), Latur – 413512, Parbhani, Maharashtra ,IN
  • Timke S. H.
     Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, (Vasantrao Naik Marathwada Agricultural University), Latur – 413512, Parbhani, Maharashtra ,IN

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2020/15537

Keywords:

Aphids, ladybird beetle, mealybugs, predator
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Abstract

The predatory potential of Cryptolaemus montrouzieri Mulsant on mealybugs and aphids viz, Maconellicoccus hirsutus, Phenacoccus solenopsis and Aphis gossypii was studied at the Biocontrol Agents Laboratory, Department of Agricultural Entomology, College of Agriculture, Latur at the temperature of 25±2°C maintained in BOD incubator during year 2013-14. The consumption rate of grubs and beetles of C. montrouzieri was in order of A. gossypii>M. hirsutus>P. solenopsis.

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Published

2021-04-23

How to Cite

Surwase, S. R., S. S., S., & S. H., T. (2021). Predatory potential of <i>Cryptolaemus montrouzieri</i> Mulsant on mealybugs and aphids. Journal of Biological Control, 34(4), 308–311. https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2020/15537

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Volume 34, Issue 4, December 2020

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Received 2017-02-22
Accepted 2021-03-18
Published 2021-04-23

 

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