Determination of the side effects of buprofezin on Chilocorus bipustulatus (Col: Coccinellidae) on citrus orchards

Citrus plants are among the most important export products in the Mediterranean Region of Turkey with regard to high production area and quantity. Due to suitable climate conditions, there are many citrus pests in nature. Many beneficial insect species have also been identified. However over-used of pesticides damage the population of natural enemies. Chilocorus bipustulatus L. (Col: Coccinellidae), which is one of the most important predator of red and yellow scales, and many citrus pests, is found naturally in the citrus ecosystem. In this study is determination of the side effect of buprofezin insecticide, on adult and pre-adult stages of C. bipustulatus L. in citrus orchards. The experiment was carried out according to ‘Side Effect Method of Pesticides on Beneficial Organisms (2018)’ in Serik and Aksu districts of Antalya. The results of the experiment were evaluated according to IOBC standards. The results were found as harmless or slightly harmful on the 1st, 7th, 14th and 28th days in Serik location. Similarly, it was found as harmless or slightly harmful on the 1st, 7th, 14th and 28th days in Aksu location.