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Research Project: Integrated Approach to Manage the Pest Complex on Temperate Tree Fruits

Location: Temperate Tree Fruit and Vegetable Research

Title: Current guidelines for releasing natural enemies

Author
item Schmidt, Rebecca

Submitted to: Miscellaneous Publishing Information Bulletin
Publication Type: Popular Publication
Publication Acceptance Date: 3/6/2023
Publication Date: 3/6/2024
Citation: Schmidt-Jeffris, R.A. 2024. Current guidelines for releasing natural enemies. Miscellaneous Publishing Information Bulletin. March 2023.

Interpretive Summary:

Technical Abstract: Many different species of natural enemies are available for purchase from various commercial insectaries. In orchards, these natural enemies can be used to control aphids, mealybugs, mites, and thrips. Research on how to successfully release natural enemies is ongoing and this article compiles both research results and grower experiences on what they have found works for them. Because orchard releases are only recently increasing in popularity, recommendations are still in development and will change as new information is learned.