Abstract
ABSTRACT Predatory complex of phytophagous mites, their diversity, abundance, predatory potential and their role in integrated mite management (IPM) in apple orchards was studied. Two species of predatory mites viz., Amblyseius fallacis A-H and Zetzellia mali (Ewing); one species of black coccinellid beetle, Stethorus punctum Le Conte; a mirid, Chrysoperla spp. ; anthocorid bug, Orius spp; the black hunter thrip, Leptothrips mali (Fitch) and various species of spiders were recorded feeding on phytophagous mites. Predatory mites were the most abundant species. The black coccinellid beetle was the next most predominant species. Amblyseius fallacis consumed 2.0 and Stethorus punctum 12-18 European red mites per day. Population of phytophagous mites remained high in orchards heavily sprayed with insecticides adults, whereas predatory mites population was highest in orchards receiving zero insecticidal applications. Stoppage of insecticidal applications resulted in a rise of predacious mite populations, which in turn brought decline in spider mite populations.
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