Effectiveness ofZetzellia mali (Ewing) (Acarina: Stigmaeidae) on population of Aculus schlechtendali (Nalepa, 1890)(Acarina: Eriophyidae) feeding on Starking Delicious and Golden Delicious was investigated in three different locations (Bardakçı, Şamranaltı and Edremit) from Van province during 2009 and 2010 years. The observations revealed that effects of the apple varieties and the locations were important to population levels of A. schlechtendali stages regarding protogyne, nymphopupa and eggs of A. schlechtendali but unimportant on deutogyne stage. Predator mite Z. mali effectiveness on A. schlechtendali was also effective onpopulation levels of A. schlechtendali stages.
Primary Language | English |
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Journal Section | Makaleler |
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Publication Date | October 6, 2011 |
Submission Date | October 6, 2011 |
Published in Issue | Year 2011 Volume: 51 Issue: 3 |