The Cardamon Mirid Ragwelellus horvathi Poppius (Heteroptera : Miridae) in Papua New Guinea.

Abstract

The mirid Ragwelellus horvathi Poppius is potentially a serious pest of cultivated cardamoms in Papua New Guinea. In this paper information on the distribution, life history and biology, native hosts and nature of damage is presented. Control of R. horvathi by chemical and cultural methods is also briefly discussed.