Incorporating Trechnites into a psylla biocontrol program

Author: Rebecca Schmidt-Jeffris

Published: 2023

Summary: 1. Improve methods for monitoring adult Trechnites and for estimating percent parasitism. 2. Define the relationship between counts of adult Trechnites and parasitism of psylla nymphs 3. Screen additional IPM and organic chemicals for effects on parasite survival and life history. 4. Examine native psyllids from multiple locations for Trechnites.

Keywords:

• Pear
• Biological control
• Pear psylla
• Trechnites