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Biological control of the western flower thrips,Frankliniella occidentalis(Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), in glasshouse sweet peppers withOriusspp. (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae). A comparative study betweenO. niger(Wolff) andO. insidiosus(Say)

M. van de Veire, Danny Degheele

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In a comparative study for biocontrol of the western flower thrips (WFT) in commercial sweet peppers Orius spp. effectively controlled WFT. The introduced native Orius niger had replaced the introduced imported Orius insidiosus by the end of the growing season.

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Key concepts: Thripidae, Biology, Anthocoridae, Western flower thrips, Biological pest control, Thrips, Hemiptera, Horticulture