Dual protection: A tydeoid mite effectively controls both a problem pest and a key pathogen in tomato.
Juliette PijnakkerRob MoerkensDominiek VangansbekeMarcus DuarteStijn BellinkxAlfredo BenaventeJonas MerckxIan StevensFelix WäckersPublished in: Pest management science (2021)
The implementation of P. ubiquitus in tomato crops could be a real game-changer as it eliminates the need for repeated pesticide use or sulphur applications. The finding that arthropods can effectively control diseases opens up new opportunities for biological crop protection. © 2021 Society of Chemical Industry.