Quick visual scouting of Coccinella septempunctata in wheat fields

Quick visual scouting of Coccinella septempunctata in wheat fields

The quick scouting method presented here is aimed at quantifying the populations of adults of Coccinella septempunctata. It follows from the detailed counting method (see “Estimation of coccinellid populations by capture in wheat fields”).

Use/context:

This protocol can be used for quantitative ecological studies, including crop protection topics.

Author: Roger Boll (INRA).

Modification date : 25 April 2023 | Publication date : 06 January 2014 | Redactor : IPM network