A research on population development and determination of predatories of Aculops lycopersici (Massee) in Çanakkale production

Tomato is the most important crop in Çanakkale. It has known that tomato is much consumed as vegetable in the world. According to data from 2010, Tomato production is nearly 86,000 tons in Çanakkale.One of the most important pest in Çanakkale, is Aculops lycopersici (Massee) (Acari: Eriophyidae). This study was conducted in 2009-2010 and was determined the population density and natural enemies of A. lycopersici in Çanakkale tomato production areas. It is determined that population development, hatching time, peak value and natural enemies of A. lycopersici with for weekly samplings in four different fields.According to study results; hatching time of A. lycopersici was determined in mid July, population has reached to the peak value in mid August. Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is found as predatory acar in tomato production areas of Çanakkale. It is also determined Tydeidae species.Keywords: Çanakkale, Aculops lycopersici, tomato.