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27 September 2017 Comparative Toxicities of Newer and Conventional Insecticides: Against Four Generalist Predator Species
Nilima Prabhaker, Steven Naranjo, Thomas Perring, Steven Castle
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Abstract

Generalist insect predators play an essential role in regulating the populations of Bemisia tabaci and other pests in agricultural systems, but may be affected negatively by insecticides applied for pest management. Evaluation of insecticide compatibility with specific predator species can provide a basis for making treatment decisions with the aim of conserving natural enemies. Eleven insecticides representing six modes of action groups were evaluated for toxicity against four predator species and at different developmental stages. Full-concentration series bioassays were conducted on laboratory-reared or insectary-supplied predators using Petri dish and systemic uptake bioassay techniques. Highest toxicities were observed with imidacloprid and clothianidin against first and second instar nymphs of Geocoris punctipes (Say) (Hemiptera: Geocoridae). Later instar nymphs were less susceptible to neonicotinoid treatments based on higher LC50s observed with imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, and dinotefuran against third or fourth instar nymphs.The pyrethroid insecticide bifenthrin was highly toxic against adults of G. punctipes and Orius insidiosus (Say) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae). Standard concentration/mortality evaluation of nonacute toxicity insecticides, including buprofezin, pyriproxyfen, spirotetramat, and spiromesifen, was inconclusive in terms of generating probit statistics. However, low mortality levels of insects exposed for up to 120 h suggested minimal lethality with the exception of pyriproxyfen that was mildly toxic to Chrysoperla rufilabris (Burmeister) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae).

Published by Oxford University Press on behalf of Entomological Society of America 2017. This work is written by (a) US Government employee(s) and is in the public domain in the US.
Nilima Prabhaker, Steven Naranjo, Thomas Perring, and Steven Castle "Comparative Toxicities of Newer and Conventional Insecticides: Against Four Generalist Predator Species," Journal of Economic Entomology 110(6), 2630-2636, (27 September 2017). https://doi.org/10.1093/jee/tox202
Received: 30 September 2016; Accepted: 26 June 2017; Published: 27 September 2017
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KEYWORDS
Bemisia tabaci
Chrysoperla rufilabris
Geocoris punctipes
Hippodamia convergens
Orius insidiosus
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