Original Research
The psocid Liposcelis bostrychophilus Badonnel (Psocoptera: Liposcelidae): an occasional herbarium pest
Submitted: 09 October 1995 | Published: 09 October 1995
About the author(s)
E. Retief, National Herbarium, National Botanical Institute, South AfricaA. Nicholas, Botany Department, University of Durban-Westville, South Africa
H. Baijnaith, Botany Department, University of Durban-Westville, South Africa
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The herbarium pest Uposcelis bostry chophilus is described and illustrated. Aspects of the insect's life cycle and eradication are discussed. Where possible, non-toxic methods, such as sterile-entry techniques of control, should be used. If infestations are epidemic and serious damage is being incurred, there may be no alternative but to use pesticides or fumigants.
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