Occurrence of Thrips palmi Karny (Thysanoptera thripidae) and its predator, Orius tantillus (Motschulsky) (Hemiptera:Anthocoridae) in the Philippines

Intermittent surveys conducted during a 3-year study of Thrips palmi Karny and its anthocorid predator, Orius tantillus (Motschulsky), showed that it still remains the most serious pest of watermelon and other fruit vegetables in the Philippines. T. palmi is widely distributed and occurs on differe...

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Published in:Philippine Agricultural Scientist, The (Formerly the Philippine Agriculturist) Vol. 80, no. 1 & 2 (Jan. 1997 - Jun. 1997), 33-42
Main Author: Calilung, V. J.
Other Authors: Malabayabas-Arcelo, M., Calilung, M. V. J.
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: 1997
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