RELEASE STRATEGIES OF Diglyphus isaea Walker AND Coenosia attenuata Stein IN THE CONTROL OF THE BLOOD MINER (Liriomyza huidobrensis Blanchard), IMBABURA-ECUADOR
Keywords:
parasitoids, predators, biological control, vacuum machine, meshAbstract
DOI: https://doi.org/10.46296/ig.v7i14edespdic.0253
Liriomyza huidobrensis B. is an economically important pest in vegetable and ornamental crops, which has developed resistance due to the indiscriminate use of pesticides for its control. However, research has shown that various parasitoids and predators contribute to reducing the population of this species. The objective of this research focuses on searching for strategies to release natural enemies. Using a completely randomized design, entomological boxes were located with PVC cylinders covered with meshes of varying hole sizes (1, 0.96, and 0.65 mm²). Insect populations were collected using a vacuum machine from a crop of Gypsophila paniculata L. Insect sample were placed in PVC cylinders within each box. After 48 hours, the number of individuals of Diglyphus isaea, Coenosia attenuata, and Liriomyza huidobrensis was counted in each chamber. The results showed that 96% of the leafminers, 3% of D. isaea, and less than 1% of C. attenuata exhibited a difference in the release of parasitoids through various types of mesh. In the study, 90% of the D. isaea population was released using the 1 mm² and 0.96 mm² mesh, while 94% was released with the 0.65 mm² mesh. In contrast, between 58% and 75% of Liriomyza remained trapped in the PVC cylinder. This research suggests that using a vacuum machine to control leaf miners can be an effective strategy for biological control. However, it is important to consider the appropriate mesh sizes and the optimal timing for the release of natural enemies.
Keywords: parasitoids, predators, biological control, vacuum machine, mesh.
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