Control of Liromyza huidobrensis in Germany
The occurrence of Liriomyza huidobrensis (EPPO A1 pest; potential EPPO A2 pest) in the free state of Bavaria (Germany) has been reported in Reporting Service 526/16.
Experiments were carried out in the area of occurrence to control the leafminer with Dacnusa sibirica in greenhouses. It was found that the parasite controlled L. huidobrensis efficiently, up to 100% infestation rate, if no parallel chemical treatments against other pests were used.
Sources
Leuprecht, B. (1992) Biologische Bekämpfung von Liriomyza huidobrensis in Gemüsekulturen im Gewächshaus.
Gesunde Pflanzen 44, 222-229.