TY - SER AU - Ibrahim,G.A. AU - Metwally,A.M. AU - Zakzouk,Ehsan A. AU - El-Halawany,A.S.H. TI - Biological control of the two-spotted spider mite and the European red mite using the predatory insect, Stethorus gilvifrons Mulsant (Coccinellidae, Coleoptera) on apple seedlings KW - European red mite KW - Biological control KW - Two-spotted spider mite KW - Apples KW - Diseases and pests KW - Predatory insects KW - Biological pest control agents N1 - Includes references N2 - The two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch and European red mite Panonychus ulmi (Koch) (Family: Tetranychidae) are considered the important two species mite pests attacking apple trees causing serious damage of leaves and fruits. To enhance the exportation and reduce the applications of pesticides. We concern in this study to use the coccinellid insect Stethorus gilvifrons Mulsant as biocontrol agent for controlling this dangerous mite pests on apple seedlings UR - http://nile.enal.sci.eg/EALE/2010/EJAR/8810/2/359.pdf ER -