The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae, is a ubiquitous polyphagous arthropod herbivore that feeds on a remarkably broad array of species, with more than 150 of economic value. It is a major pest of greenhouse crops, especially in Solanaceae and Cucurbitaceae (e.g., tomatoes, eggplants, peppers, cucumbers, zucchini) and greenhouse ornamentals (e.g., roses, chrysanthemum, carnations), ...

This article provides information on the sulfur-containing LSD (decoction of sulfuric lime) and externally active substance (EAS) used against cotton spider mites. It has been established that when using these preparations, Bukhara-6 variety received an additional yield 4.2-4.4 c/ha with good commercial indicators.

Tetranychus ludeni Zacher is a European spider mite species and an important invasive pest in horticulture. We investigated the effects of hot air on its survival reproduction, providing knowledge for development disinfestation programs using heat. tested how each life stage responded to heat treatments five temperatures (45 57°C) exposure durations (three 15 hours). showed that no eggs hatched...

We studied developmental plasticity under food stress in three female-biased size dimorphic predatory mite species, Phytoseiulus persimilis, Neoseiulus californicus, and Amblyseius andersoni. All three species prey on two-spotted spider mites but differ in the degree of adaptation to this prey. Phytoseiulus persimilis is a specialized spider mite predator, N. californicus is a generalist with a...

BACKGROUND Chemical suppression of arthropod herbivores is the most common approach to plant protection. Insecticides, however, can cause unintended, adverse consequences for non-target organisms. Previous studies focused on the effects of pesticides on target and non-target pests, predatory arthropods, and concomitant ecological disruptions. Little research, however, has focused on the direct ...

Spider mites are considered as a potential threat to varying agricultural crops across the globe. Among agriculturally important spider mite species, Tetranychus urticae Koch and macfarlanei Baker Pritchard severely affect crop production incur heavy yield loss in agriculture sector. As an ecofriendly pest management strategy, biocontrol using phytoseiid predatory gaining significant attention ...

The distribution and dynamics of natural-mediated zoonosis (Lyme disease) in the Carpathian region have been studied measures for its prevention developed. It is established that vectors Lyme disease are Ixodes mites. transmitted transmissible through adhesion mites to human body. In mites, transovarian (through eggs) transphase larvae nymphs) transmission pathogens.
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