Airborne pollen can affect the abundance of predatory mites in vineyards: implications for conservation biological control strategies
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6815
Abstract: Abstract BACKGROUND The importance of pollen as alternative food for generalist phytoseiid mites occurring in vineyards has been investigated in northeastern Italy. We compared pollen and phytoseiid abundance in four vineyards and in plots located… read more here.
Keywords: predatory; pollen availability; abundance; pollen ... See more keywords
Two predatory mite species as potential control agents of broad mites
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DOI: 10.1007/s10526-017-9813-0
Abstract: The broad mite is a key pest of various crops worldwide, including chili pepper (Capsicum frutescens), where it is controlled with chemical pesticides. Two phytoseiid predators (Amblyseius herbicolus and Neoseiulus barkeri) and a blattisociid mite… read more here.
Keywords: two predatory; mite species; species potential; broad mites ... See more keywords
Phenotypic variation in egg survival in the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis under dry conditions
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DOI: 10.1016/j.biocontrol.2018.10.007
Abstract: Abstract The predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis is widely used for augmentative biological control, as an effective predator of the spider mite Tetranychus urticae. However, the biocontrol efficacy of P. persimilis decreases under dry conditions. One… read more here.
Keywords: variation; humidity conditions; dry conditions; egg ... See more keywords
Different responses to hypobaria between spider mites and a predatory mite
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DOI: 10.1080/01647954.2017.1360938
Abstract: ABSTRACT Spider mites are a quarantine pest for different agricultural products imported to Japan, which may require phytosanitary treatments. To develop an environmental-friendly physical method to control agricultural pests, with minimal harm to natural enemies,… read more here.
Keywords: californicus; responses hypobaria; spider mites; different responses ... See more keywords
Expression and functional characterization of odorant-binding protein 2 in the predatory mite Neoseiulus barkeri.
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DOI: 10.1111/1744-7917.13156
Abstract: Olfactory plays a crucial role for arthropods in foraging, mating and oviposition. Odorant-binding protein gene (OBP) was considered one of the most important olfactory genes. However, little is known about its functions in predatory mites.… read more here.
Keywords: binding protein; odorant binding; predatory mites; expression ... See more keywords
The entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana used as granuleshas no impact on the soil-dwelling predatory mite Stratiolaelaps scimitus
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DOI: 10.11158/saa.23.11.9
Abstract: Abstract Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) is an economically important pest worldwide and has demonstrated a particularly difficult to manage. Controlling soil-pupating thrips is a promising strategy for controlling F. occidentalis. Beauveria bassiana granules and soil inhabiting… read more here.
Keywords: mite stratiolaelaps; scimitus; beauveria bassiana; soil ... See more keywords
Caloric restriction extends lifespan of mothers at the expense of offspring survival in a predatory mite (Neoseiulus cucumeris)
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DOI: 10.11158/saa.25.11.2
Abstract: Abstract The extension of lifespan by means of calorie restriction (CR) is one of the most replicable mechanisms across a range of different taxa. However, the effects of this on the next generation are less… read more here.
Keywords: restriction; neoseiulus cucumeris; caloric restriction; lifespan mothers ... See more keywords
The predatory mite Neoseiulus bicaudus (Mesostigmata: Phytoseiidae), a promising biocontrol agent of whitefly Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae)
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DOI: 10.11158/saa.25.12.10
Abstract: Abstract Neoseiulus bicaudus (Wainstein) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is a native predatory mite species in Xinjiang, China, and a biological control agent for some small pests, such as Tetranychus turkestani (Acari: Tetranychidae) and Thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)… read more here.
Keywords: hemiptera aleyrodidae; bicaudus; tabaci; bemisia tabaci ... See more keywords
Differing infection of Isaria fumosorosea (Wize) Brown & Smith in an aphid (Myzus persicae [Sulzer]) and predatory mite (Neoseiulus cucumeris [Oudemans]) under a scanning electron microscope
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DOI: 10.11158/saa.25.12.9
Abstract: Abstract Implementing a predator-mediated pathogen dissemination system can meet the goal of simultaneous biocontrol of harmful mites and other pests. But for the system to be effective, it must satisfy the requirement of high lethality… read more here.
Keywords: isaria fumosorosea; infection; humidity; predatory ... See more keywords
Activation of MAPK signaling pathway genes leads to promoted thermotolerance in a high-temperature adapted predatory mite Neoseiulus barkeri (Hughes)
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DOI: 10.11158/saa.28.5.10
Abstract: Abstract Predatory mites are important biological control agents for phytophagous mites and several small insect pests on vegetables, while the control efficiency is often limited by the changeable or fluctuating environment, especially under the threat… read more here.
Keywords: pathway genes; high temperature; thermotolerance; pathway ... See more keywords
Detection, Detrimental Effects, and Transmission Pathways of the Pathogenic Bacterium Acaricomes phytoseiuli in Commercial Predatory Mites
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DOI: 10.1128/spectrum.02654-22
Abstract: Predatory mites are important natural enemies for biological control of pests, but mass rearing of the mites can be affected by pathogens. In particular, the mite pathogen Acaricomes phytoseiuli may pose a threat to predatory… read more here.
Keywords: predatory; control; predatory mites; acaricomes phytoseiuli ... See more keywords