The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii (Athias-Henriot) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is currently used as an efficient biological control agent of thrips, whiteflies and spider mites, which are economically damaging pests ornamental plants vegetable crops grown in greenhouses fields worldwide. Currently, the effects relative humidity (RH) water availability on optimal growth A. unknown. Here, we test ...

Abstract Astigmatid mites can be used as prey for mass rearing of phytoseiid predators, but also a supplemental food source to support predator populations in crops. Here we evaluated the potential six species astigmatid (living or frozen) alternative predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot greenhouse All tested were suitable oviposition. In general, oviposition was greater when reare...

In Benin, the tarsonemid mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) (Prostigmata: Tarsonemidae) is a key pest of gboma eggplant Solanum macrocarpon (L.) (Solanales: Solanaceae), a leafy vegetable on which it causes considerable damage to the plants and substantial reduction in yield. Predatory mites in the family Phytoseiidae have been successfully used in the biological control of numerous agricul...