Effect of potassium chloride and weed control methods on the European earwig (Forficula auricularia) in apple and pear orchards

Abstract

Earwigs are important pest controllers in apple and pear orchards, but for that a sufficent number of them is needed. The effect of Potassium chloride fertilization and two weed control method as mechanical and hot water are examined , how these agro technics effect the earwig populations