Sampling methods and metereological factors on pests and beneficial organisms in strawberries

We characterize the population dynamics of pests and beneficial organisms in strawberries to assess impact two meteorological factors (temperature precipitation) define most appropriate method for monitoring insects crop. Population were monitored weekly using plant beat Möericke traps Albion strawberries. Measurements taken organic strawberry farms over growing seasons, from March 26, 2010 August 23, (first season - 2009/2010) October 4, 21, 2011 (second municipality Pinhais, Paraná state, southern Brazil (25º25'S; 49º08'W). collected a total 7,971 1,987 organisms. The abundant Chaetosiphon fragaefolii (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) first Tetranychus urticae (Koch) (Acari: Tetranychidae) second. Beneficial Acari, Araneae, Hymenoptera parasitoids predominated both seasons. Temperature precipitation primary climatic factor associated with variation aphids. Populations C. grew when temperature was between 16°C 25ºC. found that fastest suitable since it captured effectively colonizing plants. This study contributes better understanding entomofauna cultivation strawberry.