Predatory spined soldier bug, Podisus maculiventris Natural control Interactions among the entomopathogenic fungus

Interactions among the entomopathogenic fungus

for the control of sweetpotato whitefly

release 2-5 adults of four endoparasitc aphid wasps (Aphelinus abdominalis

- Whitefly predator Delphastus pusills effective against the following species of whiteflies Azalea whitefly

they are able to actively search for their host scales

Predatory spined soldier bug, Podisus maculiventris Natural control Interactions among the entomopathogenic fungusPredatory spined soldier bug, Podisus maculiventris also called as a stink bug because they emit strong odor when disturbed. These predatory spined soldier bugs are considered as the most effective biological control agents because they can kill and feed on caterpillars, larvae and grubs of many insect pests (see below) that are responsible for causing a serious damage to many agricultural and horticultural, and ornamental plants. Adult soldier bugs