Abstract
Heliothis (Helicoverpa armigera) is a periodic pest of young pine trees (Pinus radiata) In response to a recent outbreak of this pest Microplitis croceipes a parasitoid of heliothis larvae was introduced into forests of the North Island volcanic plateau to augment biological control of heliothis A total of 13600 M croceipes pupae were released at monthly intervals over three seasons (199598) Successful overwintering of M croceipes populations confirmed establishment in the forests Mean monthly parasitism reached 107 in the third season Surveys at points radiating out from the release sites indicated that M croceipes was spreading at approximately 1 km per year
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