Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz (1991) 64, 115-117

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L. Samsøe-Petersen and S.A. Hassan (1991)
Comments on the method to test side effects of pesticides on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis Ath.-Hen
Anzeiger für Schädlingskunde, Pflanzenschutz, Umweltschutz 64 (6), 115-117
Abstract: A paper published by Kniehase and Zoebelein (1990) describes a new laboratory method to test the side effects of pesticides on the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis and criticizes the laboratory test developed by the International Working Group 'pesticides and beneficial organisms' of the International Organization for Biological Control (IOBC), West Palaearctic Regional Section (WPRS). The present publication discusses the advantages and disadvantages of both methods, responds to the criticism and mention the overall concept of the IOBC/WPRS Working Group including semifield and field test methods.
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Database assignments for author(s): Sherif A. Hassan

Research topic(s) for pests/diseases/weeds:
health/environmental effects of pesticides
Research topic(s) for beneficials or antagonists:
resistance to pesticides


Pest and/or beneficial records:

Beneficial Pest/Disease/Weed Crop/Product Country Quarant.


Phytoseiulus persimilis (predator)