Publications by authors named "Simon S Riley"

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  • * A study evaluated the effects of various insecticides on the survival, feeding, and reproduction of three predatory mites, revealing that spinetoram had the most severe impact while C. javanica had the least.
  • * Overall, all insecticides reduced predator survival and feeding, with low predation on S. dorsalis, suggesting that using entomopathogenic fungi alongside predatory mites may be a viable approach for managing these pests in strawberries.
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In 2020, the invasive (Karny) was first detected in Florida, United States. In response to the implemented regulatory restrictions, we conducted laboratory experiments under containment conditions. Thrips larvae and adults were exposed to 32 products (conventional and biorational insecticides) either directly or indirectly.

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