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To rectify perceived inadequate coverage of eco-friendly pest control, UK horticulturalists profile many pest and biological control organisms representative of areas worldwide. Profiles suitable for both home gardeners and commercial growers include information on species characteristics, life cycle, plant-pest associations, influences on growing practices, and color photos.

Preface

5

(1)

Acknowledgements

5

(2)

Section 1: Crop Environments

7

(14)

Introduction

8

(1)

Arable crops

8

(4)

Fruit production

12

(4)

Protected crop systems

16

(3)

Practical tips for gardeners

19

(2)

Section 2: Pest Profiles

21

(22)

Introduction

22

(1)

Pest identification guide with some examples of beneficial species

22

(6)

Common pest species

28

(1)

Beetles

28

(1)

Weevils

29

(1)

Leaf miners

30

(1)

Sciarids

31

(1)

Whitefly

32

(1)

Aphids

33

(1)

Leafhoppers

34

(1)

Psyllids

34

(1)

Mealybugs

35

(1)

Scale insects

36

(1)

Caterpillars (moths and butterflies)

36

(2)

Thrips

38

(1)

Spider mites

38

(2)

Slugs and snails

40

(1)

Woodlice

40

(3)

Section 3: Beneficial Arthropod Profiles

43

(25)

Coleoptera -- Ladybird Beetles

44

(8)

Introduction

44

(1)

Adalia bipunctata (Linnaeus) (2-spot ladybird)

45

(1)

Chilocorus bipustulatus (Linnaeus)

46

(1)

Coccinella septempunctata (Linnaeus) (7-spot ladybird)

46

(2)

Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mulsant)

48

(1)

Delphastus catalinae (Horn)

48

(1)

Harmonia conglobata (Linnaeus)

49

(1)

Hippodamia convergens (Guerin-Meneville)

50

(1)

Propylea 14-punctata (Linnaeus) (14-spot ladybird)

50

(1)

Scymnus subvillosus (Goeze)

51

(1)

Stethorus punctillum (Weise)

52

(1)

Carabidae -- Ground Beetles

52

(8)

Introduction

52

(2)

Agonum dorsale (Pontoppidan)

54

(1)

Bembidion lampros (Latreille)

54

(1)

Carabus violaceus (Linnaeus)

55

(1)

Demetrias atricapillus (Linnaeus)

55

(1)

Harpalus rufipes (De Geer)

56

(1)

Loricera pilicornis (Fabricius)

56

(1)

Nebria brevicollis (Fabricius)

57

(1)

Notiophilus biguttatus (Fabricius)

58

(1)

Poecilus cupreus (Linnaeus)

58

(1)

Pterostichus melanarius (Illiger)

59

(1)

Trechus quadristriatus (Schrank)

59

(1)

Staphylinidae -- Rove Beetles

60

(2)

Introduction

60

(1)

Aleocharinae

60

(1)

Atheta coriaria (Kraatz)

61

(1)

Philonthus cognatus (Stephens)

61

(1)

Tachyporus spp

62

(1)

Xantholinus spp

62

(1)

Cicindelidae --- Tiger Beetles

62

(2)

Cicindela campestris (Linnaeus) (field tiger beetle)

62

(2)

Dermaptera -- Earwigs

64

(1)

Forficula auricularia (Linnaeus)

64

(1)

Diptera -- Dance Flies

65

(1)

Introduction

65

(1)

Empis tessellata (Fabricius) and Empis stercorea

65

(1)

Cecidomyiidae -- Predatory Midges

66

(2)

Introduction

66

(1)

Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Rondani)

66

(1)

Feltiella acarisuga (Vallot)

67

(1)

Syrphidae -- Hoverflies

68

(1)

Introduction

68

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A Color Handbook of Biological Control in Plant Protection

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