The predatory mite, Pronematus ubiquitus, curbs Aculops lycopersici damage under greenhouse conditions.

Pronematus ubiquitus has a great potential to prevent the establishment of the tomato russet mite. Even if a curative treatment affects the pest mite, the use of a preventive method is preferable as such insecticides/acaricides are harmful for beneficials and are applied after symptom appearance, when the pest pressure is already high. Despite the need to optimise management of the predator throughout the season, P. ubiquitus proved to be able to establish successfully on tomato plants. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.