SUCKING PESTS OF GREENHOUSE CROPS AND INTEGRATED MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS
Ablazova Mohichekhra Mirakbarovna
Tashkent State Agrarian University, Tashkent, Republic of Uzbekistan
Abstract
Sucking pests, primarily Whiteflies (Bemisia tabaci), Aphids, Thrips, and Spider Mites, pose a severe threat to greenhouse horticulture by depleting plant sap and transmitting phytoviruses. This article evaluates a comprehensive Integrated Pest Management (IPM) system designed to suppress these populations in controlled environments. Quantitative data from 2024–2025 indicates that uncontrolled infestations can reduce greenhouse yields by up to 60%. The study demonstrates that integrating 50-mesh physical barriers with biological agents, such as Encarsia formosa and predatory mites, achieves a pest mortality rate exceeding 92%. By prioritizing biological synergy over conventional sythetic pesticides, this management framework ensures high-quality, residue-free production and sustainable crop protection.
Keywords: Greenhouse Crops Sucking Pests Whitefly Aphids (Aphis Gossypii) Thrips Spider Mites Biological Control Integrated Pest Management Viral Vectors Encarsia
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EPRA International Journal of Agriculture and Rural Economic Research (ARER)
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Published on : 2026-03-10
| Vol | : | 14 |
| Issue | : | 3 |
| Month | : | March |
| Year | : | 2026 |