Article ID Journal Published Year Pages File Type
6372860 Biological Control 2013 8 Pages PDF
Abstract
► Cold acclimation may increase the biocontrol efficiency of a ladybird. ► Acclimated beetles had the highest biocontrol efficiency at all temperatures. ► Cold acclimation increased body-size but reduced pupal survival and heat resistance. ► Acclimation should be considered in augmentative release programs.
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Cold-acclimation increases the predatory efficiency of the aphidophagous coccinellid Adalia bipunctata
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