Horticultural Studies (HortiS)
2019, Vol 36, Num, 2 (Pages: 154-158)
Determination of the side effects of buprofezin on Chilocorus bipustulatus (Col: Coccinellidae) on citrus orchards
Tuba KAHRAMAN 1 ,Ali ÖZTOP 1
1 Batı Akdeniz Tarımsal Araştırma Enstitüsü, Antalya
DOI :
10.16882/derim.2019.529790
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Citrus plants are among the most important export products in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey with regard to
high production area and quantity. Due to suitable climate conditions, there are many citrus pests in nature. Many
beneficial insect species have also been identified. However over-used of pesticides damage the population of
natural enemies. Chilocorus bipustulatus L. (Col: Coccinellidae), which is one of the most important predator of
red and yellow scales, and many citrus pests, is found naturally in the citrus ecosystem. In this study is
determination of the side effect of buprofezin insecticide, on adult and pre-adult stages of C. bipustulatus L. in
citrus orchards. The experiment was carried out according to `Side Effect Method of Pesticides on Beneficial
Organisms (2018)` in Serik and Aksu districts of Antalya. The results of the experiment were evaluated according
to IOBC standards. The results were found as harmless or slightly harmful on the 1st, 7th, 14th and 28th days in
Serik location. Similarly, it was found as harmless or slightly harmful on the 1st, 7th, 14th and 28th days in Aksu
location.
Keywords :
Chilocorus bipustulatus; Citrus; Insecticide; Side effect