Impact of insecticide programs on pests, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis, and staked tomato profitability.

Safer and more selective chemigation and 'soft' foliar programs were as effective and economical as the 'hard' foliar program, while also conserving biological control. These results support existing research demonstrating that improved insecticide use can be integrated with biological control for more profitable and environmentally sustainable vegetable production. © 2022 Society of Chemical Industry.