Artificial shelters as dual‐purpose tools for monitoring natural enemies and providing microhabitats in orchards

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Authors

Jana Niedobová · Research and Breeding Institute of Pomology Holovousy

Michal Skalský · Research and Breeding Institute of Pomology Holovousy

Zdeněk Faltýnek Fric · Czech University of Life Sciences Prague

Jana Ouředníčková · Research and Breeding Institute of Pomology Holovousy

Abstract

Cardboard shelters proved to be effective and practical tools for monitoring key predator groups in orchards. Their integration into IPM programs could provide valuable information for better assessment of natural enemy activity, thereby supporting the optimization of pesticide use, and more sustainable orchard management. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.

Topics & Keywords

Insect-Plant Interactions and Control Insect Pheromone Research and Control Research on scale insects

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Pest Management Science

Volume 82, Issue 4, pp. 3677-3687

DOI: 10.1002/ps.70489

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