Author：Pei-Chen Hsu¹, Yew-Jen Dong¹, Wan-Hsiu Yang¹, and Jih-Zu Yu^{2 *}

Abstract：

    Green lacewing [Mallada basalis (Walker)], also known as aphid lion, are important natural enemies of a variety of small pests. Mallada basalis can be mass rearing on artificial feed and they are applicated with great potential in environment-friendly farming system in domestic and foreign countries. Small pests with resistance to pesticides usually cause damage to crops in environmentally friendly agriculture. However, the use of natural enemies of insects as a strategy is appropriate to reduce the cost of using non-chemical materials and improve the efficiency of pest control, without the use of chemically synthesized pesticides. At present, the primary research work is to research and develop labor-saving feeding and breeding technology of lacewings, and the second is to use environmental-friendly materials properly to formulate pest control strategies in facilities. In addition, it is necessary to breed lacewing strains that can withstand extreme climates to meet the climatic conditions of various agricultural areas. Natural materials and natural enemies should be integrated appropriately to pest control and management strategy in a friendly agricultural environment to fulfill the responsibility of protecting the environment.

Key words：Mallada basalis (Walker), Environmentally-friendly farming, Integrated pest management.

* Correspondence address, e-mail: jzyu@tari.gov.tw

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