Lethal and sublethal effects of the polyacetylene carlina oxide on Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) and Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae).

Carlina oxide reduced longevity and fecundity of T. urticae adults, but not of N. californicus. This selective property allows to propose it as a novel active ingredient of eco-friendly acaricides for T. urticae management. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.