Restriction of russet mite and influence on predatory mite dispersal using different stem barriers in tomato crop.

ABSTRACT: The tomato russet mite, Aculops lycopersici (Tryon), is a key pest of commercially grown tomatoes worldwide. Due to its minute size, its detection is often not timely for effective control. In this study, the approach of limiting A. lycopersici population growth by repeated application of barriers on tomato stems is tested. In potted plant trials, barriers of oils, oil formulations, insect glue, diatomaceous earth [DE] and adhesive tape [NT] impeded upward movement of A. lycopersici on tomato stems for several weeks as compared to the control. Iolinid mites have shown promising results for A. lycopersici control. Therefore, the selectivity of barriers regarding predatory mites was also tested, using A. swirskii as a model organism. Barriers with [NT] showed the best selectivity ([NT] > oil

SUBMITTER: Bockmann E 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12423254 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature