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Claim · #6493662

Amblyseius fallacis · biocontrol · Tetranychus urticae

biocontrol · effect: beneficial

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Verbatim source quote

“three predaceous mites (Amblyseius fallacis, Agistemus fleshneri”
Authors
Pedigo L.P., Rice M.E.
Year
2009
Publication
Pearson Prentice Hall
Page
583

AI critic verdicts

  • agroecologist · plausible

    “Amblyseius fallacis is a well-documented phytoseiid predator of Tetranychus urticae in US apple orchards; OP-resistant strains are established in literature.”

  • entomologist · plausible

    “Amblyseius fallacis is a well-documented phytoseiid predator of Tetranychus urticae in Michigan apple orchards, and organophosphate-resistant strains are established in IPM literature.”

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