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Showing 1 to 8 of 8 for “"Predatory mite"”.
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Ecological consequences of genetic variation in foraging behaviors of a predatory mite
… to variation in four foraging traits in the predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae): consumption rate, conversion efficiency, dispersal, and olfactory response related to prey. The dispersal response and olfactory sensitivity in predatory mites is modified by …
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Biology and ecology of the predatory mite Iphiseius degenerans (Berlese)(Acari: Phytoseiidae)
Iphiseius degenerans (Berlese) is a predatory mite belonging to the family Phytoseiidae. Phytoseiid mites are economically important predators of phytophagous mites and insects in greenhouse crops. Mass reared phytoseiid mites are commercially available and used, amongst others, against spider mite …
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Influence of light conditions on the dynamics of Tetranychus urticae and its control by the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus
… on the dynamics of the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) and its control by the predatory mite Neoseiulus californicus. Three light treatments were applied: natural light, 12h LED light and 12h dark, and continuous 24h LED light. Spider mite and predator densities were monitored …
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A case of omnivory: an iolinid predatory mite can feed on a fungus, the plant and a pest on tomatoes
… the costs and complexity of biological control. Predatory mites are among the most important natural enemies employed in the control of crop pests. Several of them are omnivorous, they do not feed only on other arthropods, but also on fungi, pollen, and plant tissue. For instance, many predatory …
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Interaction of tomato plants infected by the nematode Meloidogyne javanica on aboveground herbivore Tetranychus urticae and on behaviour of its predator Phytoseiulus macropilis
… and survival were evaluated. The spider mite in the first experiment did not show significant differences on immature development and survival,oviposition and preference. For the second experiment, the development of the herbivore T. urticae was affected, with high mortality compared to …
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Establishment potential of non-native glasshouse biological control agents, with emphasis on 'Typhlodromips montdorensis' (Schicha) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) in the UK
Typhlodromips montdorensis is a non-native predatory mite used for control of red spider mite and thrips, but is not yet licensed for use in the UK. Current legislation requires that non-native glasshouse biological control agents may not be introduced into the UK without a risk assessment of …
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The effectiveness of biological control of Frankliniella occidentalis in prevention of the spread of Tomato spotted wilt virus
… control based on weekly releases of the predatory mite, Amblyseius cucumeris, at a commercially-recommended rate, 2) a single chemical treatment with Conserve®, a spinosad formulation, or 3) no treatment. TSWV was introduced into the greenhouse either by starting with 20% of the crop …
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Using selected acaricides to manipulate Tetranychus urticae Koch populations in order to enhance biological control provided by phytoseiid mites
The twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, is a serious pest of many ornamental plants (Johnson and Lyon, 1991). Pesticide resistance, the high cost of pesticides and loss of production time have raised interest by growers to introduce predatory phytoseiid mites to manage twospotted …