Mite Destroyer Ladybird Beetle, Stethorus pauperculus

The present book gives the detail information about mite destroyer ladybird beetle, Stethorus pauperculus. It is very important predator of phytophagous mites and play a vital role in natural control of spider mites. The present study therefore is an an out come of research on biology, population dynamics, feeding potential and relative toxicity against some commonly used pesticides. The research also enlightened about rearing this ladybird beetle on alternative foods. Overall it is a study gives detailed information on Stethorus pauperculus in different agroecosystems.