Mersin (Türkiye)’de limon, Citrus limon (L.) (Rutales: Rutaceae) bahçesinde farklı insektisitlerin ve avcı böcek Orius laevigatus (Fieber, 1860) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) salımının Thrips hawaiiensis (Morgan,1913) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)’e karşı etkinliği

The important invasive thrips species Hawaiian flower thrips, Thrips hawaiiensis (Morgan, 1913) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) was first reported in Türkiye 2015. Since then, it has been causing damage lemon orchards. This study conducted to reveal the most effective insecticides, spraying time and efficacy of biological control. For this purpose, effectiveness five insecticides (480 g/l spinosad, 25% spinetoram, 100 spirotetramat, 50% flonicamid, 240 tau-fluvalinate), effect three spray programs predatory bug Orius laevigatus (Fieber, 1860) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) were tested a orchard [Citrus limon (L.) (Rutales: Rutaceae)] Erdemli district Mersin province 2018 2019. In order determine time, tested. Program 1, two sprays during flowering period applied. 2, applied, one at petal fall other small fruiting stage. 3, stages According results, tau-fluvalinate flonicamid showed lowest programs. Spinetoram found others. Insecticide applications control T. (Program 1) had low efficacy. 3 be effective. Predatory O. laevigatus, as agent have potential for suppressing populations.