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Biological Control in Citrus in Spain: From Classical to Conservation Biological Control

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The status of citrus pests management in Spain and of biological control, including classical biological control strategies, is reviewed. The augmentative versus inoculation-based control, and the use of invertebrate biological control agents in citrus orchards and nurseries are described. Fortuitous and conservation biocontrol strategies, as well as exploitation of resident species, either native or naturalized, are discussed. Pesticide side-effect testing on natural enemies, presence of alternative hosts and use of banker plants are described, together with ground cover mangement strategies.

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  1. Universitat Jaume I (UJI), Unitat Associada d’Entomologia Agrícola UJI-IVIA, E-12071, Castelló de la Plana, Spain

    Josep Anton Jacas

  2. Institut Valencià d’Investigacions Agràries (IVIA), Unitat Associada d’Entomologia Agrícola UJI-IVIA, E-46113, Montcada, Spain

    Alberto Urbaneja

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Jacas, J.A., Urbaneja, A. (2010). Biological Control in Citrus in Spain: From Classical to Conservation Biological Control. In: Ciancio, A., Mukerji, K. (eds) Integrated Management of Arthropod Pests and Insect Borne Diseases. Integrated Management of Plant Pests and Diseases, vol 5. Springer, Dordrecht. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-90-481-8606-8_3

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