Demographic and predatory parameters of a thelytokous phytoseiid mite as a biocontrol agent for spider mites
The enhanced fitness of N. agrestis on both prey and pollen, along with its high consumption rate on tetranychid mites, highlights the potential of this thelytokous predator as a promising biocontrol agent and provides a novel approach for the management of spider mites in China. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.
Authors
- Jing Chang
- Xiaotong Fu
- Rui‐Xia Meng (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9090-7623)
- Ke‐Ke Zeng
- Zhi‐Jia Huo
Institutions
- Inner Mongolia Agricultural University (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Pest Management Science
- Published
- 2025-04-09
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/ps.8811
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.67
Funders
- National Natural Science Foundation of China
- Inner Mongolia Agricultural University