Manual of Biocontrol Agents Abbreviated Entry*
Active substance:
Phytoseiulus persimilis
Nomenclature
Other Names:
- Phytoseiulus persimilis
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Targets:
- Tetranychus cinnabarinus (carmine spider mite, cotton red spider mite)
- Tetranychus turkestani (strawberry spider mite)
- Tetranychus urticae (two-spotted spider mite, red spider mite)
Biogeography:
Originally found in Chile. Now widespread throug... Click here to retrieve this information.
Biological Activity
Mode of Action:
Adults and nymphs locate and consume the interna... Click here to retrieve this information.
Toxicology
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This is an extract from the Manual of Biocontrol Agents produced by the BCPC. The manual has been substantially revised and updated to reflect the growth and maturity of the global biocontrol industry.
It contains up-to-date, accurate and comprehensive information on over 200 active substances which are commercially available in products including:
- 90+ micro-organisms
- 15+ botanicals
- 80+ macro-organisms
- 31+ semiochemicals