Biological response of Phytoseiulus persimilis to sublethal concentrations of cyenopyrafen

Document Type : Pest Management

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1 Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center of Shiraz (Zarghan), AREEO, Fars, Iran

2 . Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Yasouj University, Yasouj, Iran

3 Department of Plant Protection, Faculty of Agriculture, Urmia University, Urmia, Iran

4 Agricultural and Natural Resources Research Center of West Azarbaijan, AREEO, Urmia, Iran

10.22092/jaep.2025.369775.1545

Abstract

The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch is an important pest in many agro-ecosystems. The combined application of pesticides and natural enemies is a common strategy for integrated management of this pest. In the present study, sublethal effects (LC10=74.42, LC20=113.25, and LC30=152.86 ppm) of cinopyrafen on the biological parameters of offspring of Phytoseiulus persimilis Athis-Henriot were evaluated under laboratory conditions at 25±2 °C, relative humidity of 65±5 % and a light period of 16 h. by the theory of age-stage two-sex life table. According to the results obtained, pre-adult duration at all sublethal concentrations had significant increase than control and the highest duration of this period (7.81 day) was recorded at LC30. The treatments tested had no significant effects on the mortality percentage of different life stages of offspring from treated predators. The sublethal concentrations had significant effects on the population parameters tested. The lowest (15.00 offspring/individual) and highest (19.13 offspring/individual) values of net reproduction rate (R0) were recorded at LC30 and control, respectively. The sublethal treatments had also negative effects on the intrinsic rate of increase (r) of the offspring from treated predators and the lowest value of this parameter (0.169 day-1) was estimated at treatment LC30. The results of the present research indicated that the trend of population increase in the offspring of treated predators was slower than control individuals. The information presented in the current study revealed incompatibility of P. persimilis and cinopyrafen and highlighted the importance of sublethal studies for evaluating the pesticide effects on natural enemies.

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Applied Entomology and Phytopathology
Volume 93, Issue 1 - Serial Number 120
September 2025
Pages 51-67

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