Diversity and Abundance of Mite and Moth Pests in Maloideae Orchards with Records of Their Associated Natural Enemies
Diversity and Abundance of Mite and Moth Pests in Maloideae Orchards with Records of Their Associated Natural Enemies
Ganieva Zumrad Abduhakimova1, Kimyonazarov Sardorbek Qo’chqarali o’g‘li2, Shermatov Malikjon Rakhmatjonovich3, Hussain Ali4*, Embergenov Muratbay Amanbayevich1,2 and Akhmedova Mohira Shavkatovna5
ABSTRACT
Uzbekistan is renowned for its fruit production among the Central Asian countries, due to its diverse agro-climatic conditions. Maloideae orchards, which include fruit varieties like apples and pears, are especially prominent throughout the country. The current study was carried out in Maloideae orchards of Tashkent and seven districts of central Fergana. The study was conducted on the mites and moths attacking the orchards in the area during the fruit growing season from 2020-2022. The extent of attack on leaves and damage was also calculated. Among spider mites the two species Tetranychus viennensis and Tetranychus urticae were found in abundant in all regions infesting the apple and pear orchards. The natural enemies of these mites were also found, which were Scolothrips acariphagus and Stethorus punctillum in the orchards. A detailed graph of the natural enemies recorded during the studies is also presented in the paper. Two species of moths, Cydia pomonella and Grapholita molesta, infested the orchards. The infestation of C. pomonella was more severe than that of G. molesta in quince orchards, while the infestation levels were similar in apple and pear orchards. These natural enemies play a vital role in controlling different stages of the mites. The mass rearing and commercial production of these predators has been started for controlling different insects’ pests attacking fruit orchards.
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