A laboratory assessment of the toxic attributes of six 'reduced risk insecticides' on Galendromus occidentalis (Acari: Phytoseiidae)

► Impacts of new pesticides on the predator Galendromus occidentalis were evaluated. ► Flubendiamide is harmless to G. occidentalis under worst-case laboratory exposure. ► Spinetoram and spirotetramat are toxic to all growth stages of G. occidentalis. ► Novaluron, clothianidin and chlorantraniliprole show some adverse effects.