Dissertations / Theses: 'Mite control'

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Kerns, David L. "Mite Control and Damage to Arizona Citrus." College of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/197970.

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Lemons were left untreated or treated for mites with Danitol (fenpropathrin). Mite populations were estimated and yield and fruit damage was accessed. Yuma spider mite, Eotetranychus yumensis, was the predominate mite species present during the high fruit susceptibility period. Although there was no apparent impact of mites on yield in this study, there was significant fruit damage that could be attributed to Yuma spider mite. The damage appeared as bronzed colored pitting of the fruit peel. Based on damage ratings, the treated plots produced 56% fancy, 34% choice, and 10% fruit grade based on mite damage, whereas the untreated plots produced 47%, 31% and 22% fancy, choice and juice grade fruit respectively. Statistically, the treated plots produce more fancy and less juice fruit, but did not differ in choice fruit. Although the treated areas produced better quality fruit, the amount of damage suffered in those plots was higher than desired. Fruit in the treated plots likely suffered some mite damage before treatments were initiated. In addition to the fruit damage test, a miticide efficacy test targeting Yuma spider mite on lemon was conducted comparing Agri-Mek, Danitol, Kelthane, Microthiol, and Nexter to an untreated check. Agri-Mek, Nexter, and Microthiol offered 14 days of control; although at 6 DAT Agri-Mek and Nexter did not differ from the untreated. Danitol and Kelthane contained fewer mite that the untreated for at least 35 DAT.

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Nordenfors, Helena. "Epidemiology and control of the poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae /." Uppsala : Swedish Univ. of Agricultural Sciences (Sveriges lantbruksuniv.), 2000. http://epsilon.slu.se/avh/2000/91-576-5907-9.pdf.

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Ndiaye, Susan Gloria. "Biological control of twospotted spider mite on hops in Ohio." The Ohio State University, 2018. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1524189700645233.

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Lemos, Felipe de. "Spider mite web protects prey and predator alike." Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 2011. http://locus.ufv.br/handle/123456789/3958.

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Em todo o mundo lavouras de tomate sofrem o ataque de pragas. Uma das principais pragas do tomate é o ácaro vermelho Tetranychus evansi Baker & Pritchard (Acari: Tetranychidae). Uma característica marcante de T. evansi é a sua alta produção de teia sobre suas plantas hospedeiras. Essa teia pode afetar diretamente os inimigos naturais, reduzindo a sua eficiência de predação ou indiretamente alterando seu comportamento de busca. No entanto, alguns ácaros predadores da família Phytoseiidae podem ser bem adaptados para lidar com a teia dos ácaros fitófagos. Para selecionar agentes de controle biológico eficientes é importante compreender as interações diretas e indiretas entre os organismos envolvidos no agroecossistema em questão. Nesta dissertação, foi investigado o papel da teia produzida por T. evansi como mediadora de interações diretas e indiretas com seus inimigos naturais. No Capítulo 1 foram investigados os efeitos da teia produzida por T. evansi em suas interações com o ácaro predador Phytoseiulus longipes Evans (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Foi avaliado se fêmeas de T. evansi reconhecem sinais químicos do predador e se estes sinais podem induzir os ácaros a produzirem mais teia. Os resultados mostram que a presa não produz mais teia em resposta a estímulos de risco de predação, no entanto, passa a depositar uma maior parcela de seus ovos suspensos na teia, longe da superfície da folha. Esses ovos suspensos sofreram uma menor predação por P. longipes do que os ovos que se encontravam na superfície da folha. Entretanto a taxa de predação de P. longipes sobre ovos de T. evansi em discos com e sem teia não diferiram, indicando que esse predador não é afetado negativamente pela teia de sua presa. No segundo capítulo foi estudado se a teia produzida por T. evansi pode afetar o comportamento de forragemamento de P. longipes modulando a sua preferência entre ambientes e presas. Estudou-se também se ocorre predação intraguilda entre P. longipes e outro ácaro predador Phytoseiulus macropilis (Banks) (Acari: Phytoseiidae), que podem coocorrerem sobre as mesmas plantas. Observou-se que P. longipes prefere as metades de discos de folhas que apresentavam uma estrutura mais complexa (mesmo quando eles não tinham alimento) em relação às metades dos discos com ovos e sem teia de T. evansi. Esta preferência por ambientes de estrutura complexa pode ser explicada pela menor taxa de predação intraguilda de P. macropilis observada em discos de tomate com teia de ácaros. A presença da teia reduziu a capacidade predatória de P. macropilis. A diferença entre ambos os predadores para lidar com a teia de ácaros fitófagos pode ser explicado em parte pelas diferenças no comprimento das setas dorsais j3, z2 e z4, que são mais longas em P. longipes. Com relação à preferência de P. longipes por espécies de presas, observou-se que os ácaros predadores escolheram T. evansi a T. urticae, tanto em presença quanto ausência de teia. Esses resultados indicam que a teia de T. evansi pode mediar o comportamento de forrageamento de ácaros da família Phytoseiidae de acordo com seus níveis de adaptações morfológicas e comportamentais. Em linhas gerais, pode-se concluir que os ácaros predadores P. longipes são bem adaptados para lidar com a grande quantidade de teia produzida por T. evansi. Além de não evitar plantas com elevada quantidade de teia, esse ácaro predador pode se beneficiar desse ambiente complexo, reduzindo a competição com outros predadores. No entanto, a presença do predador estimula T. evansi a mudar seu comportamento de oviposição, reduzindo a eficiência predatória de P. longipes. Assim, ao alterar o seu comportamento de oviposição em resposta aos sinais dos predadores, as fêmeas de T. evansi utilizam mais eficientemente sua teia para protegerem sua prole.
Worldwide, tomato suffers from herbivory. One of the most important tomato pests is the red spider mite Tetranychus evansi Baker & Pritchard (Acari: Tetranychidae). A striking characteristic of T. evansi is its high production of web over its host plants. The web can directly affect natural enemies by reducing its predation efficiency or indirectly by changing its foraging behaviour. However some Phytoseiidae can be well adapted to cope with spider mite webbing. To select efficient biologicol control agents, it is important to understand the direct and indirect interactions between the organims involved in the agroecosystem. In this dissertation, I investigated how the web produced by T. evansi mediates direct and indirect interactions with its natural enemies. In Chapter 1 I investigate the effects of the web produced by T. evansi on its interactions with the predatory mite Phytoseiulus longipes Evans. We tested whether spider mite females recognize predator cues and whether these can induce the spider mites to produce denser web. We found that the prey did not produce denser web in response to such cues, but laid more eggs suspended in the web, away from the leaf surface. These suspended eggs suffered less predation by P. longipes than eggs that were laid on the leaf surface, under the web. However the predation rate of P. longipes on eggs of T. evansi on discs with and without web was not different, indicating that this predatory mite is not negatively affected by the spider mite web. In the second Chapter I studied whether the complex web produced by spider mites could affect the foraging behaviour of P. longipes modulating its preference between patches and prey. Was also studied if there is intraguild predation between the predatory mites P. longipes and Phytoseiulus macropilis (Banks) (Acari: Phytoseiidae), which can co-occur on the same plants. We observed that P. longipes always preferred the leaf discs halves with more complex environmental structure (even when there was no food on it) to discs half with eggs and no web of T. evansi. The strong preference for patches with complex structure could be explained by the reduced rate of intraguild predation by P. macropilis observed on tomato discs with spider mite web. As observed, the presence of spider mite web reduced the predatory efficiency of P. macropilis in intraguild predation experiment. The difference between both predatory mites to cope with the web of spider mites could be explained in part by the differences in length of the setae j3, z2 and z4 that are longer in P. longipesi, but is needed manipulation of these traits. With respect to the preference of P. longipes by prey species, we observed that the predator chose T. evansi to T. urticae, both in the presence and absence of web. These results indicate that spider mite web can mediate the foraging behaviour of phytoseiid mites according to their level of morphological and behavioral adaptation to webbing. In general, we conclude that the predatory mite P. longipes is well adapted to cope with the higher web densities produced by T. evansi. Besides not avoid thus plants with high amounts of web, P. longipes can benefit from this complex environment by reducing competition with others predators. However the presence of the predatory mite stimulates T. evansi to change its oviposition behaviour, reducing the predation efficiency of P. longipes. Thus, by altering their oviposition behaviour in response to predator cues, females of T. evansi make better use of their web to protect their offspring.

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Stockton, Candice Monique. "Novel approaches to the control of the poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae." Thesis, Keele University, 2004. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.403724.

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The potential use of natural enemies and semiochemicals for the integrated management of the poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae were examined. The seasonal population dynamics of the pest and two of its potential predators, Alphitobius diaperinus (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) and Carcinops pumilio (Coleoptera: Histeridae) were studied on two commercial egg-producing poultry farms. Only a weak negative relationship was found between the number of adult A. diaperinus and those of D. gallinae, but subsequent laboratory-based feeding studies demonstrated that both adults and late instar larvae of this species fed readily on the eggs and larvae of D. gallinae. Early instar larvae were unable to feed on mite eggs and larvae. The effects on D. gallinae of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana (Hyphomycetes: Moniliales) strain IMI 386367 and its compatibility with A. diaperinus were studied in laboratory bioassays. Confining mites on filter paper treated with aqueous suspensions of B. bassiana resulted in 100 % mortality of engorged adult females of D. gallinae within 10 days, an 80 % reduction in egg hatch within 5 days and the death of all newly emerged larvae within 24 hours of emergence. The fungus was less effective when applied to plywood surfaces. A. diaperinus adults were less susceptible than larvae; exposure of adults resulted in 36 % mortality within 31 days compared to 100 % mortality of larvae within 9 days. Studies on the mating behaviour of D. gallinae demonstrated that while males showed precopulatory "mate guarding" behaviour towards engorged female deutonymphs, the response did not appear to be elicited by short-range volatile or contact semiochemicals produced by female mites. Behavioural responses of females were not essential in eliciting mating behaviour in males, since males responded to freshly-killed females. There was no evidence of a female specific compound. The hydrocarbons tricosane and pentacosane found in adult females were also present in male mites but at much lower levels

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Riusech, Natalia Solis. "Varroa mite control in honey bee colonies: The use of a fatty acid blend (C8910) for Varroa mite control and exploring management practices used by beekeepers in full-sized colonies." The Ohio State University, 2017. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1492683874951262.

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Jones, Graeme. "Potential control of two spotted spider mite, tetranycus urticae koch using #beta#-fraction." Thesis, Imperial College London, 1998. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.299764.

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Martinez, Giancarlo Lopez. "Environmental and Behavioral control of the American House Dust Mite, Dermatophagoides Farinae Hughes." The Ohio State University, 2003. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1392822781.

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Duarte, Marcus Vinícius Alfenas. "SUITABILITY OF ALTERNATIVE FOOD FOR Amblyseius herbicolus TO PROMOTE BROAD MITE CONTROL IN CHILLI PEPPER PLANTS." Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 2014. http://locus.ufv.br/handle/123456789/3983.

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Many omnivores arthropods are important natural enemies in agricultural systems. These organisms feed on both plant material and prey. Omnivores have an advantage over natural enemies that are strictly carnivorous, by exploring plant based food sources they are able to persist longer in the crop. Pollens from many plants, as well as herbivores, are considered good alternative food sources for predators. These alternative foods can be used to increase the biological controL by maintaining and incrementing the populations of natural enemies Chilli pepper is a very important culture in developing countries, such as Brazil where the state of Minas Gerais it's main producer. The broad mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus is considered a serious pest of Chilli pepper plants. Amblyseius herbicolus is a predator frequently found in Chilli-pepper infested with broad mites and has already shown its potential to control broad mites. In the present work we studied the quality of different alternative foods (honeybee pollen, Typha sp. pollen, and the prey Tetranychus urticae) for A. herbicolus. We also evaluated how these alternative foods can influence the biological control of the broad mite by A. herbicolus. The attraction from A. herbicolus to Chilli pepper plants with honeybee pollen or Chilli pepper flowers was also accessed. Amblyseius herbicolus had the highest oviposition when it feed on pollen and the population growth was higher when it fed on honeybee pollen or pollen from chilli pepper plants and consequently causing a higher reduction of broad population. Neither honeybee pollen nor chilli pepper were attractive to A. herbicolus. Since no attraction to honeybee or chilli pepper flower, the release of the A. herbicolus in younger plants along with honeybee pollen seems like a viable strategy to maintain this predator protecting the plant from broad mites. Since flowers were an equally good source as honeybee pollen for A. herbicolus the supplementation of this pollen can be ceased once the plants start to produce flowers and the flowers alone can maintain predators and reduce broad mite population.
Esses organismos se alimentam de plantas e presas, possuem vantagem sobre os inimigos naturais estritamente carnívoros, já que ao explorarem alimentos à base de plantas, são capazes de persistir no campo por mais tempo. Vários tipos de pólens, bem como outros herbívoros, são considerados bons alimentos para predadores. Esses alimentos alternativos podem ser utilizados para incrementar o controle biológico, uma vez que auxiliam na manutenção e crescimento das populações de inimigos naturais. O ácaro-branco Polyphagotarsonemus latus é considerado uma praga chave da cultura da pimenta-malagueta, uma cultura muito importante em países em desenvolvimento, como o Brasil, onde Minas Gerais é o principal produtor.. Amblyseius herbicolus é um predador frequentemente encontrado em plantas de pimenta-malagueta infestadas com o ácaro-branco e com o potencial para controla-lo. Foram avaliados a qualidade dos alimentos alternativos [pólen coletado por abelha, pólen de Typha sp., e a presa Tetranyhcus urticae) para A. herbicolus, a influencia dos alimentos alternativos no controle biológico do ácaro-branco pelo A. herbicolus e a atração de plantas de pimenta-malagueta com pólen de abelha e flores de pimenta-malagueta. Amblyseius herbicolus obteve a maior oviposição quando se alimentou dos pólens e o crescimento populacional foi maior estando em plantas de pimenta-malagueta com pólen coletado por abelha ou em plantas da pimenta com flores, consequentemente reduzindo mais a população do ácaro-branco. Não observou atração de A. herbicolus por plantas de pimenta-malagueta com pólen coletado por abelhas ou plantas de pimenta- malagueta com flores e por essa razão, a liberação do A. herbicolus em plantas jovens com pólen coletado por abelhas parece ser uma estratégia viável para manter este predador protegendo as plantas do ácaro-branco. Pelo fato de as flores de pimenta-malagueta constituírem um alimento de qualidade equivalente ao pólen de abelha para A. herbicolus, a suplementação desse pólen pode ser interrompida no momento em que as plantas iniciam a produção de flores e somente as flores podem manter os predadores e reduzir a população de ácaro- branco.

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Oliveira, Daniel Chiaradia. "Exploration of potential agents for the biological control of the red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae), on coconut palms in Brazil." Universidade de São Paulo, 2015. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11146/tde-04052015-112411/.

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The red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae), has been considered an important pest on coconut palm (Cocos nucifera L.) in the New World. Several studies have been conducted to understand the ecology of this mite, aiming at its control. The search for effective natural enemies to control R. indica has been considered a priority to reduce its importance in areas where it has been newly reported, with special attention to predatory mites of the family Phytoseiidae. Little has been published about the phytoseiid fauna of Thailand, where R. indica has been found at low population levels, perhaps due to the action of natural enemies. The general objective of this thesis was to select promising predatory mites in Thailand (Bangkok and Kamphaeng Saen) to control R. indica on coconut palms in Brazil, to introduce them and to conduct an initial evaluation of their efficiency. Initially, a list of the phytoseiid mites until then reported from Thailand and a taxonomic key to help in their separation were prepared. Thirty two phytoseiid species were known from Thailand before this study; seven new records were presented. The predatory mite fauna associated with R. indica in the central region of Thailand and their population dynamics were assessed. Phytoseiidae was the predatory family most frequently found on coconut and lady palm, Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A. Henry, although at low levels (maximum of 0.003 specimens/ cm2 on coconut and 0.008 specimens/ cm2 on lady palm). Amblyseius largoensis (Muma) was the most abundant predator in both sites and on both hosts, except on coconut in Bangkok, which the most abundant was Euseius nicholsi (Ehara & Lee). The levels of R. indica were very low (maximum of 0.03 specimens/ cm2 on coconut and 0.48 specimens/ cm2 on lady palm), compared to what have been reported in other parts of the world. The direct effect of rainfall on the population of R. indica on coconut seedlings in Thailand was evaluated. The results suggested that rainfall reduces considerably the population of R. indica, mainly when the accumulated precipitation in 15 days was over 100 mm. A new mite genus and species of Blattisociidae collected on coconut flowers in Thailand were described. The performances of two predatory mite populations introduced from Thailand, a population previously introduced from La Reunion and a population native from Roraima, Brazil, were compared in relation to their effect on the population of R. indica. The efficiency of the predators could not be demonstrated on coconut seedlings, contrasting with what would be expected from their observed behavior in the laboratory. This result could be due to the overexposure of the predators to sunlight on the leaf surface because of the architecture of the seedlings, probably stimulating them to move to more protected microhabitats. On adult coconut plants, in which the abaxial leaf surface is less exposed, the evaluated predators could have a better performance. Further efforts should be dedicated to evaluate this hypothesis.
O ácaro-vermelho-das-palmeiras, Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae), tem sido considerado uma importante praga em coqueiro (Cocos nucifera L.) no Novo Mundo. Vários estudos têm sido conduzidos para entender a ecologia deste ácaro, visando ao seu controle. A busca de inimigos naturais eficazes para controlar R. indica tem sido considerada uma prioridade para reduzir a sua importância em áreas em áreas em que tem sido recentemente encontrado, com atenção especial aos ácaros predadores da família Phytoseiidae. Pouco tem sido publicado sobre a fauna de fitoseídeos da Tailândia, onde R. indica tem sido encontrado em baixos níveis populacionais, talvez devido à ação de inimigos naturais. O objetivo geral desta tese foi selecionar ácaros predadores promissores na Tailândia (Bangkok e Kamphaeng Saen) para o controle de R. indica em coqueiros no Brasil, introduzi-los e realizar uma avaliação inicial de sua eficiência. Inicialmente, uma lista dos fitoseídeos até então relatados da Tailândia e uma chave taxonômica para ajudar na sua separação foram elaboradas. Trinta e duas espécies de fitoseídeos eram conhecidas da Tailândia antes deste estudo; sete novos registros foram apresentados. Os ácaros predadores associados a R. indica na região central da Tailândia e sua dinâmica populacional foram avaliadas. Phytoseiidae foi a família de predadores mais freqüentemente encontrada em coqueiro e palmeira ráfia [Rhapis excelsa (Thunb.) A. Henry], embora os seus níveis sejam baixos (máximo de 0.003 espécimes/ cm2 em coqueiro e 0.008 espécimes/ cm2 em palmeira ráfia). Amblyseius largoensis (Muma) foi o predador mais abundante em ambos os locais e em ambos hospedeiros, exceto no coqueiro em Bangkok, em que o mais abundante foi Euseius nicholsi (Ehara & Lee). Os níveis de R. indica foram muito baixos (máximo de 0.03 espécimes/ cm2 em coqueiro e 0.48espécimes/ cm2 em palmeira ráfia), em comparação com o que tem sido relatado para outras partes do mundo. O efeito direto da chuva sobre a população de R. indica foi avaliado em mudas de coqueiro na Tailândia. Os resultados sugeriram que a chuva reduz consideravelmente a população de R. indica, principalmente quando a precipitação acumulada em 15 dias foi superior a 100 mm. Um novo gênero e espécie de ácaro da família Blattisociidae coletada em flores de coqueiro na Tailândia foram descritos. Os desempenhos de duas populações de ácaros predadores introduzidos da Tailândia, uma população previamente introduzida de La Reunion e uma população nativa de Roraima, Brasil, foram comparados em relação a seus efeitos sobre a população de R.indica. Não foi demonstrada a eficiência dos predadores em mudas de coqueiro, contrastando com o que era esperado a partir dos comportamentos observados no laboratório. Este resultado poderia ser devido à exposição excessiva dos predadores à luz do sol na superfície das folhas, por causa da arquitetura das mudas, provavelmente estimulando-os a se locomover para microambientes mais protegidos. Em coqueiros adultos, em que a superfície abaxial da folha é menos exposta, os predadores avaliados poderiam ter melhor desempenho. Esforços adicionais deveriam ser dedicados para avaliar esta hipótese.

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Kongchuensin, Manita. "The ecology of the predatory mite, Neoseiulus longispinosus (Evans) and its use for biological control of spider mites in Thailand." Kyoto University, 2007. http://hdl.handle.net/2433/136681.

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Graham, Fiona Jane. "The biology and control of Riccadoella limacum (Schrank), a mite pest of farmed snails." Thesis, Bangor University, 1994. https://research.bangor.ac.uk/portal/en/theses/the-biology-and-control-of-riccadoella-limacum-schrank-a-mite-pest-of-farmed-snails(defb6f5d-7293-43ac-9974-0f8dcbe0a4fe).html.

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The differences between the similar species, Riccardoella limacum and Riccardoella oudemansi we're examined using SEM techniques. The two species may be separated by differences in setal structure and number. The internal anatomy of R. limacum was examined using plastic sections for light microscopy and found to be similar to previous descriptions. Computer-aided three dimensional reconstruction was carried out on serial sections and the relative positions of various organs noted. The life cycle of R. limacum was confirmed as having a hexapod larva and three nymphal stages. The occurrence of an overwintering egg was observed in hibernating snail hosts and there was no relationship between hatching and snail hibernation. No such egg is present in R oudemansi, perhaps related to the death of their hosts during the winter. Mites were found to spread rapidly to colonise a new host and quickly laid numerous eggs, large numbers of mites have been seen to build up inside a snail. R. limacum was found to contain a substance which reacted with keyh6le limpet haemocyanin antibodies, this was likely to be haernocyanin. The mite obtains haemocyanin as a form of nourishment from the hosts blood, though the possibility that mucus is also a source of food cannot be eliminated in this study. The effect of different mite numbers on the snail was examined. High mite infestations cause poor quality shells, slow growth and delayed reproductive maturation. A low number of mites can be tolerated seemingly with little in effect except on reproduction. The concentration of proteins and glycogen/free glucose in the snail tissues was the same in snails with and without mites. However, as the final weights of snails were dramatically different, the total amount of protein and glycogen/free glucose in each snail was also different. Some interest in R. limacum was shown by the predatory mite, Macrocheles muscaedomesticae though it is not certain whether deaths of R. firnacum can be attributed to the predator. R. limacum is attracted to certain stimuli more than others, snail odour being the preferred stimulus. In the light of the present study recommendations for controlling R. limacum on a commercial snail farm have been made.

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Nachappa, Punya. "Ecological consequences of genetic variation in foraging behaviors of a predatory mite." Diss., Manhattan, Kan. : Kansas State University, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/2097/912.

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Hall, Sarah Alice. "Novel control of the sheep scab mite, Psoroptes ovis, through the application of bacteriophage therapy." Thesis, University of Edinburgh, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/1842/5772.

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Psoroptes ovis mites are the causative parasites of sheep scab disease. It is a contagious disease which causes intense pruritus, wool loss and the development of lesions. These lesions are exacerbated by secondary bacterial infections. Bacteria appear to play an integrated role in the pathogenicity of this disease and are found in the internal cavities of P. ovis. The aim of this study was to investigate these bacterial associations, with the aim of identifying a microbial target for sheep scab control. The microbial communities associated with sheep scab were investigated using both molecular and bacteriological techniques. Several environmental niches were targeted: scab-infected fleece, internal mite cavity and excreted faecal trails. Microbial communities were very complex, with a variety of species and bacterial groups identified. Some bacteria were common to all environments, whereas others were isolated from one sample. Both natural and in vivo cultured mites were investigated in an attempt to identify universal and potentially beneficial bacteria. In addition, P. ovis mites were screened using PCR to detect potential endosymbiotic bacteria. Positive identification was made of Comamonas sp. in both natural and in vivo cultured mites; this species has been identified as an endosymbiont in other arthropods and its role in P. ovis requires further investigation. In vitro feeding experiments were carried out with P. ovis mites in the laboratory. Initially mite chambers were constructed and optimised to encourage maintenance of P. ovis off-host. A number of diets were tested and antibiotics were compared for their effect on bacteria within P. ovis. In vitro experiments revealed that P. ovis survival was significantly reduced with the administration of antibiotics and there was also evidence that they altered internal bacterial densities. The potential of bacteriophage therapy for the microbial control of bacteria associated with P. ovis was investigated. Bacteria isolated from P. ovis faecal trails were used to isolate bacteriophage from environmental samples. Sixteen bacteriophage were successfully isolated, which were infective against three mite faecal bacteria. Isolated bacteriophage were characterised by a number of methods including their response to chemicals, enzyme and infection dynamics in both solid and liquid phases. In vitro experiments with bacteriophage were also investigated, resulting in a significantly reduced mite lifespan seen with some bacteriophage lysates. The potential for using bacteriophage for the control of P. ovis mites is discussed.

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Rogers, Richard E. L. "Insect and mite monitoring in commercial apple orchards in Nova Scotia (1979-1985)." Thesis, McGill University, 1986. http://digitool.Library.McGill.CA:80/R/?func=dbin-jump-full&object_id=65368.

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Duarte, Vanessa da Silveira. "Studies for implementation of Neozygites floridana as control agent of two-spotted spider mite in strawberry." Universidade de São Paulo, 2013. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11146/tde-26072013-100955/.

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Neozygites floridana is an important natural enemy of Tetranychus urticae in many crops, including strawberry. In this crop there has been some changes in the production system from open field to low tunnel. This new system presents benefits to strawberry production, moreover this system increases problems with spider mites and some fungal plant pathogens; consequently increasing the use of pesticides. In order to integrate N. floridana in the management of spider mites in strawberry there are still many important aspects to be revealed on the biology, epizootiology of the fungus and the effect of crop systems on its prevalence in the field. For this, three studies were performed, being the first one about the effect of strawberry production systems (low tunnel and open field) and pesticide application on population dynamics of two-spotted spider mite T. urticae, its natural enemies (N. floridana and predatory mites), and plant diseases, the experiment was performed in Inconfidentes-MG. The population of T. urticae attained the highest level in treatments with chemical control of pest, independently of the crop system, low tunnel or open field. The fungus N. floridana was observed late in both crop seasons, in treatments with and without inoculative releases, and has suggested that it might be a natural occurrence of the fungus. The highest prevalence of the fungus were observed in treatments with high densities of T. urticae. The predatory mites occurred naturally during the two crop seasons, and the most abundant species was Neoseiulus anonymus (Chant) (57.5%). The incidence of fungal plant diseases are greater in the open field than in low tunnel, however it seems that the crop system do not affect the new disease \"vermelhao\". The second study aimed to reveal the abiotic and biotic factors involved in the regulation of resting spores formation in the hosts T. urticae and T. evansi. The Brazilian isolate ESALQ1420 produced a large number of resting spores (51.5%) in T. urticae at a temperature 11 °C, photoperiod of 10L:14D, light intensity of 42-46 (?mol m-2s-1), on non-senescent plants. Small percentages of mites with resting spores (0-5 %) were found for the Norwegian isolate NCRI271/04 under the conditions tested, and very low percentages of resting spores (up to 1%) were observed in T. evansi infected by the Brazilian isolate ESALQ1421.The third study was therefore conducted phylogenetic analysis of isolates of N. floridana and develops efficient real-time PCR-based analysis for detection and quantification of N. floridana propagules from the soil. The phylogenic three showed that Neozygites is a fungal group far from other Entomophthoromycota and that N. floridana present high intra-specific variability. This data indicates that the isolates from different Tetranychus species may be in fact different Neozygites species, not described yet. We developed a real-time PCR probe for detection and quantification of N. floridana in the soil. This molecular probe was successful in quantifying N. floridana at relatively high DNA concentrations seeded into the soil.
Neozygites floridana é um importante inimigo natural de Tetranychus urticae em diversas culturas, incluindo morango. Nesta cultura tem havido uma mudança no sistema de produção, passando de cultivo em campo aberto para túnel baixo. Este novo sistema apresenta benefícios na produção de morango, no entanto pode aumentar problemas com ácaros fitófagos e algumas doenças fúngicas, consequentemente aumentando o uso de agrotóxicos. Para a integração de N. floridana no manejo de ácaros fitófagos em morango, existem ainda muitos aspectos importantes a serem conhecidos sobre a biologia, epizootiologia do fungo e efeito dos sistemas de cultivo sobre a sua prevalência em campo. Para isso três estudos foram realizados, sendo o primeiro estudo sobre o efeito de sistemas de produção de morango (túnel baixo e campo aberto) e da aplicação de agrotóxicos sobre a dinâmica populacional do acaro rajado T. urticae, seus inimigos naturais (N. floridana e ácaros predadores) e doenças de plantas, o experimento foi realizado em Inconfidentes-MG. A população de T. urticae atingiu altos níveis em tratamentos com controle químico de pragas, independente do sistema de cultivo, túnel baixo ou campo aberto. O fungo N. floridana foi observado no final de ambos os ciclos de cultivos, nos tratamentos com e sem liberações inoculativas, sugerindo que houve incidência natural do fungo. As maiores prevalências do fungo foram observadas em tratamentos com altas densidades de T. urticae. Os ácaros predadores ocorreram naturalmente durante os dois ciclos de cultivo, sendo Neoseiulus anonymus (Chant) a espécie mais abundante (57.51%). A incidência de doenças fúngicas foi maior em campo aberto do que em túnel baixo, no entanto parece que o sistema de cultivo não afetou a incidência da nova doença vermelhão. No segundo estudo objetivou-se conhecer os fatores abióticos e bióticos envolvidos na formação de esporos de resistência nos hospedeiros T. urticae e Tetranychus evansi. O isolado brasileiro ESALQ1420 produziu um grande número de esporos de resistência (51.5%) em T. urticae, a uma temperatura de 11 ° C, fotoperíodo de 10F:14E, intensidade de luz de 42-46 (?mol m-2s-1), em plantas senescentes. Pequenas percentagens de ácaros com esporos de resistência (0-5%) foram encontrados para o isolado Norueguês NCRI271/04 sob as condições testadas, e muito baixas percentagens de esporos de resistência (ate 1%) foram observados em T. evansi infectados pelo isolado brasileiro ESALQ1421. O terceiro estudo objetivou analisar filogeneticamente os isolados de Neozygites patogênicos a ácaros, e desenvolver ferramenta utilizando PCR em tempo real para a detecção e quantificação de propágulos de N. floridana a partir do solo. A arvore filogenética mostrou que Neozygites e um grupo de fungos distante dos demais Entomophthoromycota, e que estes fungos apresentaram alta variabilidade intraespecífica entre isolados de N. floridana. Estes resultados indicam que isolados provenientes de diferentes espécies hospedeiras do gênero Tetranychus podem ser de fato diferentes espécies de Neozygites não descritas ainda. Desenvolveu-se uma sonda molecular para detecção e quantificação de N. floridana no solo utilizando PCR em tempo real. Esta sonda foi eficiente na quantificação de N. floridana, em concentrações relativamente altas de DNA inoculado no solo.

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Freitas, Juliano Antonio de. "Controle biológico de Tetranychus urticae ( Acari: Tetranychidae) em morangueiro no sul de Minas Gerais." Universidade de São Paulo, 2014. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11146/tde-04122014-085941/.

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O morangueiro, Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne, tem sido extensivamente cultivado no sul de Minas Gerais. O ataque de pragas e a incidência de doenças tem causado prejuízos aos produtores dessa região. O ácaro rajado, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), tem sido considerado a principal praga do morangueiro nessa região, onde é controlado principalmente com o uso de acaricidas sintéticos, que nem sempre apresentam resultados satisfatórios, aparentemente devido à seleção de populações resistentes. Ácaros da família Phytoseiidae são os predadores predominantes de outros ácaros em plantas cultivadas e da vegetação natural. São hoje conhecidas em todo mundo cerca de 2.700 espécies, quase 200 das quais tem sido encontradas no Brasil. Também são encontrados no cultivo do morangueiro no sul de Minas Gerais, porém nada se sabe sobre sua ocorrência em plantas da vegetação natural que circundam estes cultivos. Alguns estudos tem sido realizados nessa região para a implementação das práticas de controle biológico de ácaros em cultivos de morango. Os objetivos do presente estudo foram: a) comparar os níveis populacionais do ácaro rajado em cultivos representativos dos sistemas de produção orgânico e convencional do sul de Minas Gerais; b) determinar a semelhança da fauna de fitoseídeos de morangueiro cultivados organicamente e da vegetação natural circundante c) demonstrar a possibilidade de produzir morangos sem a utilização de agrotóxicos nesta região. Para a primeira parte do estudo, foram selecionados dois produtores de morangueiro em cada um de três municípios, um deles adotando o sistema convencional e o outro, o sistema orgânico. Não houve diferença estatística entre as médias dos níveis populacionais do ácaro rajado nos cultivos orgânicos e convencionais. Neoseiulus califonicus (McGregor), Neoseiulus anonymus (Chant) e Phytoseiulus macropilis (Banks) foram encontrados em morangueiro e também em plantas da vegetação natural. Os resultados sugeriram que N. anonymus possa ser mais apropriado que N. californicus para o controle do ácaro rajado na região de Cambuí. Na segunda parte do trabalho, avaliou-se o efeito de diferentes tratamentos sobre a população do ácaro rajado em um plantio estabelecido em Inconfidentes, estado de Minas Gerais. Os tratamentos consistiram da aplicação dos fungos Isaria fumosorosea Wize e Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill, de N. anonymus, do adjuvante KBRAdj, de abamectina e de um tratamento controle. Apesar dos baixos níveis de ocorrência do ácaro rajado em todos tratamentos, o número de acaro rajado no tratamento correspondente à liberação de N. anonymus foi significativamente menor que no tratamento correspondente à aplicação de abamectina. A realização deste trabalho permitiu as seguintes conclusões: a) a densidade populacional do ácaro rajado é aproximadamente a mesma em cultivos orgânicos e convencionais; b) a diversidade de ácaros predadores no cultivo orgânico é maior que no cultivo convencional; c) a vegetação nas proximidades cultivos do morangueiro é importante como abrigo aos ácaros predadores encontrados naquele cultivo; d) é possível a produção de morangos no sul de Minas Gerais sem o uso de acaricidas sintéticos.
Strawberry, Fragaria x ananassa Duchesne, has been extensively cultivated in southern Minas Gerais. Pest and disease outbreaks have caused losses to growers in this region. Two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), has been considered a major pest of strawberry in this region, where it is mainly controlled with the use of synthetic acaricides, producing results not always satisfactory, apparently due to the selection of resistant populations. Mites of the family Phytoseiidae are the predominant predators of other mites in crops and on plants of the natural vegetation. About 2,700 phytoseiid species are presently known, of which nearly 200 have been found in Brazil. These are also found on strawberry in southern Minas Gerais, but nothing is known about their occurrence in plants of the natural vegetation surrounding these crops. Some studies have been conducted in that region for the implementation of practical biological control of twospotted spider mite on strawberry. The objectives of this study were: a) to compare twospotted spider mite population levels on representative plantations of organic and conventional production systems; b) to determine the similarity of the phytoseiid fauna on strawberry crops grown organically and in the natural vegetation surrounding them; c) to demonstrate the ability to grow strawberry without the use of pesticides in this region. For the first part of the study, two strawberry growers were selected in each of three municipalities, one adopting the conventional growing system and the other the organic producing system. Difference between mean two-spotted spider mite population levels in those systems was not statistically significant. Neoseiulus califonicus (McGregor), Neoseiulus anonymus (Chant) and Phytoseiulus macropilis (Banks) were found on strawberry plants and also in the natural vegetation. The results suggested that N. anonymus may be more appropriate than N. californicus for spider mite control in Cambuí. In the second part of the study, the effect of different treatments on spider mite population in were evaluated in crop established in Inconfidentes, state of Minas Gerais. The treatments consisted of the application of the fungi Isaria fumosorosea Wize and Beauveria bassiana (Bals.) Vuill , of N. anonymus , of the adjuvant KBRAdj , of abamectina and a control treatment. Despite the low levels of occurrence of mite in all treatments, the number of two-spotted spider mite in the plots where N. anonymus was released was significantly lower than in the plots treated with Abamectina. This work led to the following conclusions: a) the population density of the mite is approximately the same in plantations of organic and conventional production systems; b) the diversity of predatory mites in fields of organic cultivation is higher than in fields of conventional cultivation; c) the vegetation in the vicinity of strawberry fields is important as reservoir of the predatory mites found in strawberry fields; d) Strawberry production in southern Minas Gerais can be done without the use of synthetic acaricides.

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Casey, Christine Ann. "Distribution, sampling, and biological control of the twospotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch) on greenhouse grown roses /." Connect to Digital dissertations. Restricted to UC campuses. Access is free to UC campus dissertations, 2002. http://uclibs.org/PID/11984.

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Joseph, Karen Elizabeth. "The effect of providing bedding encasings on adherence to dust mite control procedures in pediatric asthma patients." Morgantown, W. Va. : [West Virginia University Libraries], 2000. http://etd.wvu.edu/templates/showETD.cfm?recnum=1605.

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Thesis (M.A.)--West Virginia University, 2000.
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Rethwisch, Michael D., Bradley J. Griffin, Jessica L. Grudovich, Jessica Hawpe, Krystyl Bolin, Shirley Plemmons, Ben Hayden, Marlo Barron, Alvin Lau, and Mark Reay. "Evaluation of various miticidal products for two-spotted spider mite, alfalfa caterpillar, and beet armyworm control in alfalfa." College of Agriculture, University of Arizona (Tucson, AZ), 2003. http://hdl.handle.net/10150/205398.

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"A number of products with miticidal activity were applied both in the spring and summer of 2002 to alfalfa in the Blythe, CA, area to evaluate their efficacy for twospotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) control. These two application periods differed in regards to presence of western flower thrips (Frankliniella occidentalis), a predator of spider mites. Western flower thrips populations were high in the spring but essentially absent during the period following the summer application, providing contrasting data for effects of western flower thrips interactions with many miticides for spider mite control. Miticides tested included those currently utilized for mite control in alfalfa hay production as well as a number of new and/or potential products for alfalfa hay. In the spring testing, most treatments had more spider mites than the untreated check at three days post treatment when western flower thrips were present and actively feeding on spider mites. Two fertilizer treatments that contained high amounts of sulfur also had more spider mites than the untreated check at three days post treatment, thought due to repellency of adult western flower thrips. Many of the treatments that had more spider mites than the check following the spring application are known to have thrips activity (Zephyr, Trilogy, Dimethoate, Lorsban, etc.). Fewer motile (adults and immatures, not eggs) spider mites than in the check were noted only from the Capture + Dimethoate 400, Capture, and the combination of the two Gowan numbered products (1528, 1549) at three days after treatment. Products that provided excellent (90%+) control throughout the duration of the summer part of the experiment included two numbered compounds from Gowan (1528 and 1549), Capture + Dimethoate 400, Danitol, Zephyr + Trilogy, and a numbered compound from Valent USA (V-1283). The wide disparity in the two data sets indicate that western flower thrips presence/absence should be considered as part of the decision making process for spider mite control. "

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Cruz, Fredy Alexander Rodríguez. "Biological control of broad mites in chili pepper and physic nut." Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 2014. http://locus.ufv.br/handle/123456789/931.

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O ácaro-branco Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks, 1904) (Acari: Tarsonemidae) é uma praga chave de distribuição mundial que ataca várias espécies de plantas de alto valor econômico. No Brasil, este ácaro é considerado praga chave da cultura de pimenta malagueta e do pinhão manso, devido a sua frequente ocorrência em areas produtoras e aos danos causados. Na maioria das vezes seu controle é baseado na aplicação de produtos químicos, com todos os problemas derivados de seu uso abusivo. Uma alternativa ao controle químico é o uso do controle biológico. Os principais inimigos naturais dos ácaros fitófagos são ácaros da família Phytoseiidae. Vários inimigos naturais hão sido registrados em associação com o ácaro-branco no Brasil, os fitoseídeos (Amblyseius herbicolus, Neoseiulus barkeri, Euseius concordis, Iphiseiodes zuluagai and Typhlodromus transvaalensis) e uma espécie da família Blattisociidae (Lasioseius floridensis). Como um primeiro passo para a seleção de agentes de controle biológico para o ácaro-branco, foram avaliadas as taxas de predação e oviposição das espécies A. herbicolus, N. barkeri e L. floridensis em duas situações: uma mistura dos estádios do ácaro-branco e em todos os diferentes estádios da praga. Num segundo passo, foi avaliado em condições de casa de vegetação, a eficiência dos fitoseídeos, A. herbicolus e N. barkeri, no controle do ácaro branco em pimenta malagueta em diferentes relações predador: presa. Num segundo experimento, foi avaliado o controle em plantas de pimenta malagueta infestadas com o ácaro-branco, com e sem liberação de predadores e seu impacto na produção de frutos. Um terceiro passo, foi avaliado o controle do ácaro- branco em plantas de pinhão manso e pimenta malagueta infestadas artificialmente com a praga em condições de campo, com e sem liberação dos fitoseídeos e seu efeito na produção da pimenta malagueta. Nos experimentos de laboratório, os fitoseídeos predaram e ovipositaram quando se usou a mistura dos estádios do ácaro-branco e em cada um dos estádios. Amblyseius herbicolus apresentou uma maior taxa de predação e oviposição, nas duas situações avaliadas em comparação a N. barkeri. Entretanto, L. floridensis apresentou taxas de predação e oviposição baixas ou nulas nas duas situações avaliadas. Em casa de vegetação, A. herbicolus e N. barkeri controlaram as populações do ácaro-branco nas diferentes relações predador:presa; as plantas controle mostraram sintomas de um ataque severo sete dias após a infestação, incluindo a queda de folhas. No segundo experimento, os fitoseídeos mantiveram baixas as populações de ácaro-branco através do tempo. Assim mesmo, as plantas de pimenta malagueta com presença dos predadores apresentaram um maior número de frutos com maior peso do que as plantas controle. As plantas controle exibiram danos severos, incluindo queda de folhas. Em condições de campo, plantas de pinhão manso sem predadores exibiram altíssimas populações do ácaro-branco, sintomas severos, queda de folhas e altos valores na escala de notas de dano. Entretanto, plantas com predadores mostraram baixas populações da praga ao longo do tempo e não manifestaram sintomas severos. Em pimenta malagueta, as plantas sem predadores apresentaram maior número de ácaros-branco, curvamento e bronzeamento das folhas, porém a queda de folhas foi muito menor que registrada no experimento de casa de vegetação. Plantas de pimenta malagueta com presença de predadores exibiram baixo número de ácaros-branco e não apresentaram bronzeamento nem queda de folhas. Não houve diferença estatística no número e peso de frutos entre plantas de pimenta malagueta com e sem predadores, mas as plantas controle apresentaram frutos mais pequenos. Os predadores A. herbicolus e N. barkeri, foram efetivos no controle de populações do ácaro-branco nos diferentes passos avaliados neste estudo. As duas espécies predaram e ovipositaram ao se alimentar da praga. Em condições de casa de vegetação as plantas de pimenta malagueta foram beneficiadas pela presença dos predadores apresentando baixas populações da praga através do tempo, resultando na produção de frutos maiores e mais pesados. Em campo, os dois fitoseídeos tiveram a capacidade de manter em baixas densidades as populações do ácaro- branco no tempo, tanto em pinhão manso quanto em pimenta malagueta evitando o aparecimento de sintomas severos como os registrados nas plantas controle. Amblyseius herbicolus e N. barkeri podem ser considerados bons agentes de controle biológico do ácaro-branco. As duas espécies controlaram populações da praga em diferentes relações predador:presa, em condições de cultivo protegido e no campo. Os predadores conseguiram-se manter e aumentar em número no tempo, tanto em casa de vegetação quanto no campo, confirmando os resultados de laboratório. Adicionalmente, os predadores conseguiram aumentar seu número em baixas densidades de ácaro-branco, indicando que eles podem fazer uso de recursos alternativos como o pólen ou néctar das flores de pimenta malagueta. O potencial de controle destes fitoseídeos pode ser aproveitado em outras culturas susceptíveis ao ataque do ácaro-branco, como papaia, feijão, batata ou gérbera, tanto em casa de vegetação quanto em campo aberto.
The broad mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks 1904) is an important worldwide pest, with economic impact of several crops. In Brazil, this mite is considered a key pest of chili pepper and physic nut, due to their frequent occurrence in planting areas and damage caused to plant hosts. Its control is based on application of agrotoxics with several problems derived from misuse. An alternative to chemical control is biological control. The main natural enemies of phytophagous mites are predatory mites from the phytoseiidae family. Several natural enemies have been recorded in association with broad mites in Brazil, including the phytoseiids (Amblyseius herbicolus, Neoseiulus barkeri, Euseius concordis, Iphiseiodes zuluagai and Typhlodromus transvaalensis) and one blattisociid mite species (Lasioseius floridensis). As a first step to select biological control agents for broad mites, we evaluated the predation and oviposition rates of predatory mite of species A. herbicolus, N. barkeri and L. floridensis on a mixture of broad mite stages and on all different stages of the pest. As a second step, we evaluated under greenhouse conditions the phytoseiids A. herbicolus and N. barkeri on chili pepper with different predator:prey ratios. In a second experiment, we evaluated the control on chili pepper plants infested with broad mites, with and without predators and their impact on fruit production. In a third step, we assessed the control of broad mites on physic nut and chili pepper plants, artificially infested with the pest, under field conditions with and without phytoseiids and their effect on the chili pepper production. In laboratory experiments, the phytoseiids preyed and oviposited when offered a mix of broad mite stages or on each stage separately. Amblyseius herbicolus showed higher predation and oviposition rates on the mix of broad mite stages and on each stage separately compared with N. barkeri rates. Meanwhile, L. floridensis showed oviposition and predation rates low or zero on the mix of broad mite stages and on each stage separately. In the greenhouse, A. herbicolus and N. barkeri controlled broad mite population in the different predator:prey ratios; control plants showed symptoms of a severe attack seven days after infestation, including foliar abscission. In a second experiment, the phytoseiids maintained the broad mite populations at low density over time. Chili pepper plants with predators had a higher number of fruits with greater weight that control plants. Control plants showed higher values on scale notes of injury with severe damage, including foliar abscission. Under field conditions, physic nuts and chili peppers without predators showed a very high population of broad mites with higher values on scale notes of injury. These plants showed severe symptoms and foliar abscission. However, plants with predators showed a low population of pest through time with low values on scale notes of injury without presence of severe symptoms. In chili pepper, plants without predators had higher number of broad mite, curling and bronzing of leaves, but leaf fall was much lower than recorded in the greenhouse experiments. Chili pepper plants with predators showed low number of broad mites and showed no symptoms. There was no statistical difference in the number and weight of fruits from chili pepper plants with and without predators, but control plants had smaller fruits. The predators A. herbicolus and the Brazilian strain of N. barkeri showed effectivess in controlling broad mite populations on the different steps evaluated in this study. Both predators preyed and oviposited when feeding on the pest. Under greenhouse conditions, chili pepper plants were benefited by presence of predators, showing low populations of broad mites through time, resulting in the production of larger fruits with higher weight. In field, both phytoseiids had the ability to maintain broad mite populations on low density through time on physic nut and chili pepper plants, preventing the development of severe symptoms in the plants. Amblyseius herbicolus and N. barkeri can be considered good biological control agents of the broad mite. Both species controled pest populations with different predator:prey ratios in protected cultivation and in the field. Predators were able to maintained and increased on number through time when fed on broad mite, confirming the laboratory results. The potential of control of A. herbicolus and N. barkeri can be exploited in other crops susceptible to broad mite attack as bean, papaya, potato or gerbera, both on the greenhouse and open field conditions.

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Marlin, Danica. "The role of the mite Orthogalumna terebrantis in the biological control programme for water hyacinth, Eichhornia crassipes, in South Africa." Thesis, Rhodes University, 2011. http://hdl.handle.net/10962/d1005450.

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Water hyacinth (Eichhornia crassipes) is an aquatic macrophyte originating from the Amazon basin. Due to its beautiful appearance it has been introduced into numerous countries across the world as an ornamental pond plant. It was introduced into South Africa in the early 1900s and has since reached pest proportions in many of the country’s fresh water bodies, causing significant economic and ecological losses. It is now considered to be the worst aquatic weed in South Africa. Efforts to control the spread of the weed began in the early 1970s and there have been some successes. Biological control has been used widely as an alternative to mechanical and chemical controls because it is cost-effective, self-sustaining and environmentally friendly. To date, six biological control agents have been introduced onto water hyacinth in South Africa. However, due to factors such as cold winter temperatures and interference from chemical control, the agent populations are occasionally knocked-down and thus the impact of biological control on the weed population is variable. In addition, many South African water systems are highly eutrophic, and in these systems the plant growth may be accelerated to such an extent that the negative impact of the agents’ herbivory is mitigated. One of the agents established on the weed is the galumnid mite Orthogalumna terebrantis, which originates from Uruguay. In South Africa, the mite was initially discovered on two water hyacinth infestations in the Mpumalanga Province in 1989 and it is now established at 17 sites across the country. Many biological control researchers believe that the mite is a good biological control agent but, prior to this thesis, little quantitative data existed to confirm the belief. Thus, this thesis is a post-release evaluation of O. terebrantis in which various aspects of the mite-plant relationship were investigated to determine the efficacy of the mite and thus better understand the role of the mite in the biological control programme of water hyacinth in South Africa. From laboratory experiments, in which mite densities were lower than densities occurring in the field, it was found that water hyacinth growth is largely unaffected by mite herbivory, except possibly at very high mite densities. When grown in high nutrient conditions the growth of the plant is so great that any affect the mite has is nullified. Plant growth is thus more affected by nutrients than by mite herbivory. However, mite feeding was also influenced by water nutrient levels and mite herbivory was greatest on plants grown in high nutrient conditions. The presence of the mite had a positive effect on the performance of the mirid Eccritotarsus catarinensis, such that the interactions of the two agents together had a greater negative impact on the plant’s growth than the individual agents had alone. Furthermore, water hyacinth physiological parameters, such as the plant’s photosynthetic ability, were negatively impacted by the mite, even at the very low mite densities used in the study. Plant growth rate is dependent on photosynthetic ability i.e. the rate of photosynthesis, and thus a decrease in the plant’s photosynthetic ability will eventually be translated into decreased plant growth rates which would ultimately result in the overall reduction of water hyacinth populations. In addition, temperature tolerance studies showed that the mite was tolerant of low temperatures. The mite already occurs at some of the coldest sites in South Africa. Therefore, the mite should be able to establish at all of the water hyacinth infestations in the country, but because it is a poor disperser it is unlikely to establish at new sites without human intervention. It is suggested that the mite be used as an additional biological control agent at sites where it does not yet occur, specifically at cold sites where some of the other, less cold-tolerant, agents have failed to establish. Finally, conditions of where, how many and how often the mite should be distributed to water hyacinth infestation in South Africa are discussed.

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Alatawi, Fahad. "Development of biological control of twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) on greenhouse impatiens, Impatiens wallerana Hook.f. cv 'Impulse Orange', using the predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot (Acari: Phytoseiidae) /." Search for this dissertation online, 2006. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ksu/main.

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SANTANA, Mauricéa Fidelis de. "Preferência alimentar e efeitos de acaricidas sobre o crescimento populacional de Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) (Acari: Tarsonemidae) em cultivares de algodoeiro." Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, 2013. http://www.tede2.ufrpe.br:8080/tede2/handle/tede2/6007.

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The cotton plant can be damaged during its development by several insects and mites species causing significant yield lost. Among these pest species, the broad mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) (Acari: Tarsonemidae) is considered an important pest in some cotton growing areas. The broad mite control is carried out commonly with synthetic acaricides and may cause negative impact on the environment, humans and animals. The objectives of this study were to analyze the feeding preference, toxicity and the effects of organic synthetic acaricides and plant origin acaricides on the population growth of P. latus (Banks) on cotton cultivars of white fiber (BRS 187 8H and BRS 201) and colored fiber (BRS Verde, BRS Safira and BRS Rubi). The acaricides azadirachtin, spirodiclofen, spiromesifen and abamectin were tested. Overall, it was observed that, the cultivars did not influence the feeding preference neither the development of P. latus. The acaricides azadirachtin A/B (12 mg / L) and spiromesifen (312 mg / L) had negative effect on the instantaneous rate of population growth for P. latus in both cultivars, and may reach the extinction of the colonies. The final population of P. latus decreased with increasing concentrations of acaricides. All the acaricides caused mortalities of P. latus females above 90% at the highest concentrations used.
O algodoeiro pode ser danificado em suas fases de desenvolvimento por diversos insetos e ácaros-praga, que causam perdas consideráveis na produtividade. Dentre estes, o ácaro branco, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks) (Acari: Tarsonemidae), é considerado praga importante em algumas regiões produtoras. O seu controle é feito, comumente, com acaricidas sintéticos, podendo provocar impacto negativo sobre o ambiente, ao homem e aos animais. Os objetivos desse trabalho foram analisar a preferência alimentar, a toxicidade e os efeitos de acaricidas sintéticos e de origem vegetal sobre o crescimento populacional de P. latus em cultivares de algodoeiro de fibra branca (BRS 187 8H e BRS 201) e colorida (BRS Verde, BRS Safira e BRS Rubi). Foram testados os acaricidas azadirachthina A/B, espirodiclofeno, espiromesifeno e abamectina. De maneira geral foi observado que as cultivares não influenciaram a preferência alimentar nem o desenvolvimento de P. latus. Os acaricidas azadirachtina A/B (12 mg/L) e espiromesifeno (312 mg/L) influenciaram negativamente a taxa instantânea de crescimento populacional de P. latus em todas as cultivares, podendo proporcionar à extinção das colônias. A população final de P. latus foi diminuindo com o aumento das concentrações dos acaricidas. Todos os acaricidas apresentaram eficiência acima de 90% na mortalidade de adultos de P. latus nas maiores concentrações.

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Noronha, Aloyséia Cristina da Silva. "Caracterização morfológica e molecular de ácaros predadores do gênero Euseius (Acari, Phytoseiidae)." Universidade de São Paulo, 2002. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11146/tde-15072002-173031/.

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Ácaros fitoseídeos são eficientes predadores de ácaros pragas em algumas culturas. A precisa identificação das espécies é o passo inicial na seleção de inimigos naturais em um projeto de controle biológico. Os ácaros são geralmente identificados com base nas características morfológicas, mas aspectos biológicos e ecológicos, e mais recentemente características moleculares vêm sendo usadas nesse processo. Populações dos fitoseídeos identificados como Euseius citrifolius Denmark & Muma provenientes de Arroio do Meio-RS, Campinas-SP e Petrolina-PE, e Euseius concordis (Chant) procedentes de Arroio do Meio, Jaguariúna-SP, Petrolina, Pontes e Lacerda-MT e Viçosa-MG foram estudados em relação a morfologia, compatibilidade reprodutiva e características moleculares. A caracterização morfológica correspondeu as medições de estruturas de fêmeas e machos. A compatibilidade reprodutiva foi avaliada através de cruzamentos e retrocruzamentos homogâmicos e heterogâmicos. A caracterização molecular foi realizada com o seqüenciamento dos espaços internos transcritos (ITS1 e ITS2) do DNA ribossomal. Relações significativas foram observadas dentro de cada população entre o comprimento médio das setas e as respectivas amplitudes de variação. Ambos os sexos de E. citrifolius de Petrolina e E.concordis de Jaguariúna tiveram algumas setas mais curtas que as demais populações da mesma espécie; esta última diferiu marcadamente da população de Petrolina. A comparação das medições das estruturas de cada população e dos espécimes tipo de E. citrifolius e E. concordis confirmaram a identificação morfológica preliminar das populações ao nível de espécie. Medições de machos resultantes de cruzamentos heterogâmicos indicaram que essas espécies se reproduzem por pseudo-arrenotoquia. Incompatibilidade parcial foi observada nos cruzamentos heterogâmicos envolvendo fêmeas de E. citrifolius de Petrolina; descendentes produziram poucos ovos e inviáveis quando retrocruzadas com machos das populações parentais. Machos de Petrolina produziram descendentes viáveis quando cruzados com fêmeas de Arroio do Meio e Campinas. Não ocorreu oviposição nos cruzamentos e retrocruzamentos heterogâmicos envolvendo fêmeas de E. concordis de Petrolina. Nos cruzamentos heterogâmicos envolvendo machos de Petrolina a oviposição foi reduzida e somente machos (viáveis) foram produzidos. Cruzamentos de fêmeas de Pontes e Lacerda e machos de Jaguariúna e vice-versa produziram somente machos. Entretanto o fluxo gênico entre essas populações seria possível indiretamente, através de cruzamentos entre essas populações e a população de Arroio do Meio. Populações de Arroio do Meio, Jaguariúna, Pontes e Lacerda e Viçosa pertencem a mesma espécie. Maior variação entre as populações foi observada no espaçador ITS1. O seqüenciamento dos espaçadores ITS1 e ITS2 permitiu discriminar entre os grupos de populações identificadas como E. citrifolius de E. concordis. O seqüenciamento dos ITSs pode ser aplicado como uma ferramenta complementar na identificação de fitoseídeos. Apesar do fato de que alguns tipos de diferenças foram sempre observadas nesta tese entre a população de Petrolina identificada preliminarmente como E. concordis, não é conveniente descrever esta população como uma nova espécie, devido a dificuldade em separar indivíduos dessa população daqueles das populações identificadas como E.concordis. Para uma conclusão, é sugerido que outros estudos de cruzamentos sejam conduzidos com populações morfologicamente identificadas como E. concordis coletadas entre Petrolina e Viçosa, e que a caracterização molecular envolvendo o gene citocromo oxidase seja conduzida.
Phytoseiidae mites are efficient predators of pest mites on several crops. Precise identification is the initial step in the selection of natural enemies in a biological control project. Mites are usually identified by their morphology, but biological and ecological aspects and, more recently, molecular characteristics have also been used in this process. Populations of phytoseiid mites identified as Euseius citrifolius Denmark & Muma from Arroio do Meio-RS, Campinas-SP and Petrolina-PE, and E. concordis (Chant) from Arroio do Meio, Jaguariúna-SP, Petrolina Pontes e Lacerda-MT and Viçosa-MG were studied in relation to morphology, reproductive compatibility and molecular characteristics. Morphological characterization corresponded to measurements of structures of females and males. Reproductive compatibility was evaluated by homogamic and heterogamic crosses and backcrosses. Molecular characterization was done by sequencing the internal transcribed spacers of the ribosomal DNA (ITS1 and ITS2). Significant relationships were observed within each population between mean setal lengths and the respective ranges. Both sexes of E. citrifolius from Petrolina and E. concordis from Jaguariúna had some setae shorter than other populations of the same species; the latter differed most markedly from the Petrolina population. A comparison of the measurements of structures for each population and type specimens of E. citrifolius and E. concordis confirmed the preliminary morphological identification of the populations at species level. Measurements of males resulting from heterogamic crosses indicated that both species reproduce by pseudo-arrhenotoky. Partial incompatibility was observed in heterogamic crosses involving females of E. citrifolius from Petrolina; progeny produced just few, unviable eggs when backcrossed with males of the parental populations. Males from Petrolina produced viable offspring when crossed with females from Arroio do Meio or Campinas. No eggs were produced in heterogamic crosses and backcrosses involving females of E. concordis from Petrolina. In heterogamic crosses involving males from Petrolina, oviposition was reduced and only (viable) males were produced. Crosses of females from Pontes e Lacerda and males from Jaguariúna and vice-versa produced only male progeny. However, gene flow between those population could be possible indirectly, through crosses between those populations and Arroio do Meio population. Populations from Arroio do Meio, Jaguariúna, Pontes e Lacerda and Viçosa belong to a same species. Most of the molecular variation between populations was observed in ITS1. The sequencing of ITS1 and ITS2 allowed the discrimination between the group of populations identified as E. citrifolius from that identified as E. concordis. With the information presently available, sequencing of ITSs can be applied as a complementary tool to identify phytoseiids. Despite the fact that some type of differences were always observed in this thesis between the Petrolina population preliminarily identified as E. concordis and the remaining populations, it is not convenient to describe such population as a new species presently, given the difficulty in separating individuals from that population from those of populations identified as E. concordis. For a conclusion, it is suggested that other crossing studies be conducted with populations morphologically identifiable as E. concordis collected between Petrolina and Viçosa, and that the characterization of the cytochrome oxidase gene be conducted.

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Wright, Gillian R. "The effect of domestic mechanical heat recovery ventilation on asthma control of patients allergic to the house dust mite." Thesis, University of Glasgow, 2008. http://theses.gla.ac.uk/189/.

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The prevalence of asthma has increased over the last generation, in parallel with a warm indoor microclimate. Central heating, fitted carpets and tight building construction have improved standards of heating and energy efficiency in homes, at the expense of ventilation. A warm, humid environment favours the growth of the house dust mite population. Allergy to the house dust mite is the most common allergy associated with asthma in the UK. Studies of occupational asthma, seasonal asthma and at altitude infer that the environment may directly affect symptoms of asthma. Allergen avoidance has been advocated as an important aspect of asthma management, yet the evidence for its efficacy has not been clear. Large studies of conventional measures to eradicate dust mites, such as mattress covers, have not shown a benefit for symptoms of asthma. As house dust mites are sensitive to humidity, an additional strategy would be to reduce indoor air humidity by improving ventilation. A randomised, double-blind placebo-controlled study examined the effect of the installation of domestic mechanical heat recovery ventilation on asthma control in the homes of 119 adults sensitive to house dust mite allergen. The study involved collaboration between the University Departments of Architecture, Respiratory Medicine and Immunology, local General Practices, the district general hospital, the local councils and industry. 100 participants completed follow-up. At twelve months, there was a clinically significant improvement in evening peak expiratory flow in the mechanical ventilation group and fewer admissions to hospital with asthma. There was a non-significant improvement in the mechanical ventilation group in the primary outcome, morning peak expiratory flow. There was a significant reduction in the asthma control questionnaire score at 3 months, but this was not sustained to 12 months. Rhinitis visual analogue scores for sneezing, nasal discharge and nasal blockage significantly improved in the group with mechanical ventilation compared to the control group at 6 months, but not at 12 months. There was no difference in exhaled nitric oxide, a measure of airway inflammation, between the two groups at 12 months. However, these clinical improvements could not be explained by reduced allergen exposure, as although indoor air humidity was reduced during the winter months, there was no difference between the house dust mite levels between the groups, nor in the levels of specific IgE to the house dust mite. Other mechanisms, such as mould, endotoxin, viral infection and environmental tobacco smoke should be considered in future work. In the mechanical ventilation group there was a modest individual gain of 0.02 Quality-adjusted life years over 12 months. However, it may still prove a cost-effective intervention if the clinical effects are sustained. Further research is required to establish if the clinical effects are sustained for greater than one year and to investigate the mechanism of the effect of improved home ventilation on respiratory health.

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Mdlangu, Thabisa Lynette Honey. "Influence of mite predation on the efficacy of the gall midge Dasineura sp. as a biocontrol agent of Australian myrtle Leptospermum laevigatum (Myrtaceae) in South Africa." Thesis, University of Fort Hare, 2010. http://hdl.handle.net/10353/272.

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Dasineura sp. is a gall forming midge that was introduced into South Africa for the biocontrol of the Australian myrtle, Leptospermum laevigatum. It causes galls on both the vegetative and reproductive buds of the plant. Although Dasineura sp. was initially regarded as a potentially successful agent, galling up to 99 percent of the buds of the host plant, it has been preyed on by native opportunistic mites, which caused a decline in the performance of the midge as a biocontrol agent of L. laevigatum. This raised a concern about whether this fly will be able to perform effectively in the presence of its new natural enemies. Therefore, the objectives of this study were to: 1) ascertain whether mite abundance has seasonal variations; 2) determine if plant density and plant size have an effect on midge predation by the mites; and 3) determine if midge predation varies in different locations. The study was conducted at three sites in the Hermanus area, Western Cape Province. Every three weeks for thirteen months, galls were collected and dissected so as to count and record the numbers of midge larvae, pupae, adults and mites that were found. Data collected showed that predation varied with season, and the mites were scarce during the flowering season. Predation also varied among the study sites and plant density had an effect on midge predation. Midges in smaller plants (saplings) were more vulnerable to predation than those in the bigger plants (plants from isolates and thickets). It was concluded that although mites have an effect on midge populations, they do not prevent their establishment on the plant. Therefore, a survey should be done in two to three years time to check if the midges are still persisting on the plant, vi and recommendations are that a new agent should be released to supplement the midges.

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Opit, George P. "Development of biological control of twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) on greenhouse ivy geranium, Pelargonium peltatum (L.) L'her ex ait., using the predatory mite, Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-henriot (Acari: Phytoseidae) /." Search for this dissertation online, 2003. http://wwwlib.umi.com/cr/ksu/main.

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Paspati, Angeliki. "Living on an unfriendly plant host: impact of tomato on the predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Jaume I, 2019. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/668347.

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The predatory mite Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot (Acari: Phytoseiidae) is a key player in the biological control of pests in greenhouse crops. However, on tomato crops, the release of A. swirskii does not provide effective pest control, as it cannot become established. In summary, this study concludes that the acyl sugars produced by tomato trichomes are detrimental to the phytoseid A. swirskii, and this information can serve as a basis for future research in plant breeding programs, with the aim of a successful application of phytoseids for the protection of tomato crops. In addition, the impact of current mass breeding practices on the genetic variation of A. swirskii was demonstrated and the review and innovation of these practices, in order to achieve maximum performance of biocontol agents in pest management was suggested.
Un enemigo natural clave en el control biológico de plagas en cultivos de invernadero es el ácaro depredador Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Sin embargo, en los cultivos de tomate, la liberación de A. swirskii no proporciona un control efectivo de las plagas, ya que no puede establecerse. En resumen, en este estudio se concluye que los acil azúcares producidos por los tricomas de tomate son perjudiciales para el fitoseido A. swirskii, y esta información puede servir como base para futuras investigaciones en programas de fitomejoramiento, con el objetivo de una aplicación exitosa de fitoseidos para la protección de cultivos de tomate. Además, la demostración del impacto de las prácticas actuales de cría en masa sobre la variación genética de A. swirskii, sugiere la revisión e innovación de estas prácticas, con el fin de lograr el máximo rendimiento de los agentes de biocontol en el manejo de plagas.

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Rhule, Emma Louise. "Investigations into the sexually transmitted mite, Coccipolipus hippodamiae (Acarina: Podapolipidae), as a potential control agent of the invasive ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), in Britain." Thesis, University of Cambridge, 2014. https://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.708406.

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Colloff, M. J. "The biology and control of the European House Dust Mite, Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus (Trouessart, 1897) (Acari:Pyroglyphidae) in relation to atopic allergy." Thesis, University of Glasgow, 1985. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.375455.

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Sammataro, Diana. "Studies On The Control, Behavior and Molecular Markers of The Tracheal Mite (Acarapis Woodi [Rennie]) of Honey Bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae) /." The Ohio State University, 1995. http://rave.ohiolink.edu/etdc/view?acc_num=osu1487931512618394.

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Beverley, Claire Victoria. "Use of the coccinellid, Stethorus pinctillum Weise (Coleoptera : Coccinellidae) to control the glasshouse red spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari : Tetranychidae)." Thesis, University of Kent, 2003. http://ethos.bl.uk/OrderDetails.do?uin=uk.bl.ethos.409158.

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Means, Jackson C. "Development of a Precision Mite Management Program for the Control of the Ectoparasite Varroa destructor in Hives of Apis mellifera L." Thesis, Virginia Tech, 2014. http://hdl.handle.net/10919/64198.

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The European honey bee, Apis mellifera, is an important pollinator of horticultural and agricultural field crops, providing ≈ 90% of all commercial pollination services (Genersch et al. 2010). The recent rise in colony loss due to Colony Collapse Disorder (CCD) has been a source of concern for both beekeepers and the apiculture industry. One of the factors implicated in CCD is infestation by the ectoparasitic mite, Varroa destructor. Initial efforts to control the mite relied heavily on regular application of miticides without regard to actual mite infestation levels. This approach has led to problems of resistance in the mite and contamination of the hive and hive-products. Because it is unlikely that miticides will be removed as an option for mite management, a precision mite management (PMM) approach using information on the spatiotemporal distribution of the mite to improve sampling and treatments is seen as a viable option, particularly with respect to treatment costs and impacts on the environment. The primary objective of this study was to develop an understanding of the spatiotemporal distribution of the Varroa mite and bee brood within hives for the purpose of developing a PMM approach for the mite. Varroa mite populations were sampled from May to June, 2012 and February to October, 2013. Sampling was conducted with three commonly used sampling methods: soapy water roll (SWR), brood uncapping, and a modified sticky board; brood uncapping, however, was discontinued during the study due to hive the labor cost and harmful effects of this method to the hives. Similar trends in mite population levels were observed using the soapy water roll and sticky board sampling methods. Spearman's nonparametric analysis showed that there was a significant correlation (ρ = 0.47, P<0.001) in mite population levels for the soapy water roll and sticky board methods for sampling conducted from February to September, 2013 (the SWR method was not used in October). This was despite the fact that there was no significant correlation (ρ= -0.03, P = 0.8548) between the two sampling methods during the spring sampling period from February to April, 2013. The observed lack of correlation between the two sampling methods in early spring was likely due to the low population of brood in the hive, which caused the majority of the mites to remain on adult bees. Mites per 100 adult bees, therefore, appear to reflect mite population levels within the hive more closely than mite fall on sticky borad during the February to April sampling period. This suggests that the soapy water roll method is a better method for estimating mite population levels within the hive in the early spring compared with the sticky board method. Geospatial analyses of the distributions of mite fall on the sticky boards were conducted using geostatistics and Spatial Analysis by Distance IndicEs (SADIE). Both analyses showed that mite fall on the sticky board was generally aggregated and the aggregation increased with mite population levels. The average range of the variogram from geostatistical analysis was estimated at 4 sticky board cells; this range value was increased to 5 cells and was used to develop a systematic outside-range sampling protocol for mites on a sticky board. The results showed that the accuracy of the systematic outside-range sampling compared well with that of the traditional sticky board counting method in estimating total mite fall, but required only 60% of the effort (i.e., counting 63 instead of 105 cells). SADIE analysis showed that there is an overall association between the distribution of mite fall on a sticky board and the distribution of brood within a hive. A greater degree of correspondence was also observed in the association of drone and mite distributions during May to June; greater correspondence in worker brood and mite associations was observed in August and September. These differences may be due to relative amounts of the two types of brood present within the hive. A test of the efficacy of precision application of Varroa mite treatment based on the association between drone brood and mite fall resulted in a significantly greater reduction in mite levels on the sticky board using a traditional miticide treatment method compared with the control and precision treatments (𝜒2 =362.571; df = 2; P <0.0001); mite population levels with the precision method, however, were significantly reduced compared with the control.
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Castro, Thiago Rodrigues de. "Abundance, genetic diversity and persistence of Metarhizium spp. fungi from soil of strawberry crops and their potential as biological control agents against the two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae." Universidade de São Paulo, 2016. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11146/tde-05072016-142832/.

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The growing demand for strawberries has imposed challenges, especially regarding the control of pests. Many farmers report problems with reduced chemical control efficiency, probably due to selection of resistant populations of insects and mites. An alternative is the use of biological control using pathogenic fungi as a tool in integrated pest management. Metarhizium spp. (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) are generalist entomopathogenic fungi with worldwide distribution and can cause diseases in a large number of hosts. Many studies on the development of Metarhizium as a biological control agent were performed, but this bulk of knowledge is in remarkable contrast to the lack of research on the fundamental ecology of Metarhizium in agroecosystems. This thesis aimed to evaluate the establishment, persistence and dispersal of these entomopathogenic fungi in strawberry crop soil in Inconfidentes, Minas Gerais, Brazil; and to study the diversity and abundance of species of Metarhizium isolated from organic and conventional strawberry crop soils, and the field margins in Brazil and Denmark. The effectiveness of new species of Metarhizium recently found in Brazil, was evaluated against two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae. Applied isolates of M. anisopliae (ESALQ1037) and M. robertsii (ESALQ1426) were able to persist for up to 12 months after the application within the soil, and disperse to other plots and colonize the rhizosphere of strawberry plants. In the plots where ESALQ1037 and ESALQ1426 were applied, 25% and 87.5% of the isolates recovered after 12 months consisted of the same isolates inoculated. A new taxonomically unassigned lineage, referred to as Metarhizium sp. Indet. 5 in this study, was found in strawberry crop margins. The dominant species of Metarhizium in Brazil and Denmark was Metarhizium robertsii and M. brunneum respectively. Further, Metarhizium pemphigi was first detected in Denmark in this study. Soil in organically grown strawberries harbored a more diverse population of Metarhizium spp. compared with conventionally grown strawberries. These studies showed for the first time the potential of new species of Metarhizium as spider mite biological control agents, the lowest median lethal time (LT50 = 4 ± 0.17 days) was observed in mites treated with the isolate ESALQ1638 of Metarhizium sp. indet. 1. The best isolates were ESALQPL63 of B. bassiana, ESALQ1608 and ESALQ1638 of Metarhizium sp. indet. 1 and ESALQ3069 and ESALQ3222 of M. pingshaense based on the survival curve, total mortality, percentage of sporulated cadavers and LT50. Knowledge of the diversity of Metarhizium spp. and persistence in strawberry soil generated in this study may be useful in developing conservation strategies and maximize the natural biological pest control.
A crescente demanda por morangos vem impondo desafios, especialmente quanto ao controle das pragas. Muitos agricultores relatam problemas com a redução da eficiência do controle químico, provavelmente devido à seleção de populações resistentes de insetos e ácaros. Uma alternativa é o uso de controle biológico com fungos entomopatogênicos como ferramenta dentro do manejo integrado de pragas. Metarhizium spp. (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae), são fungos entomopatogênicos generalistas com distribuição cosmopolita e que podem causar doenças em um grande número de hospedeiros. Muitos estudos sobre o desenvolvimento de Metarhizium como agente de controle biológico foram realizados, mas este leque de conhecimento está em contraste com a notável falta de investigação sobre a ecologia de Metarhizium nos agroecossistemas. Esta tese teve como objetivo avaliar o estabelecimento, persistência e dispersão destes fungos entomopatogênicos em solo de morangueiro em Inconfidentes, Minas Gerais, Brasil; bem como estudar a diversidade e abundância de espécies de Metarhizium isolados do solo de cultivos orgânico e convencional de morangueiro, e das margens das plantações no Brasil e Dinamarca. A eficácia de novas espécies de Metarhizium, encontradas recentemente no Brasil, foi avaliada contra o ácaro rajado, Tetranychus urticae. Os isolados inoculados de M. anisopliae (ESALQ1037) e M. robertsii (ESALQ1426) foram capazes de persistir por até 12 meses após a aplicação no solo, além de dispersar para outras parcelas e colonizar a rizosfera dos morangueiros. Nas parcelas onde ESALQ1037 e ESALQ1426 foram aplicados, 25% e 87,5% dos isolados recuperados após 12 meses consistiam dos mesmos isolados inoculados. Uma nova linhagem não taxonomicamente identificada, referida neste trabalho como Metarhizium sp. Indet. 5, foi encontrada nas margens de morangueiros cultivados. A espécie dominante de Metarhizium no Brasil e Dinamarca foi Metarhizium robertsii e M. brunneum, respectivamente. Além disso, Metarhizium pemphigi foi detectado pela primeira vez na Dinamarca neste estudo. Solos de cultivo orgânico de morangueiro em geral apresentaram uma diversidade maior de Metarhizium do que solos de cultivos convencionais. Estes estudos revelaram pela primeira vez o potencial de novas espécies de Metarhizium como agentes de controle biológico do ácaro rajado, sendo o menor tempo letal mediano (TL50= 4 ± 0.17 dias) observado em ácaros tratados com o isolado ESALQ1638 de Metarhizium sp. indet. 1. Os melhores isolados foram ESALQPL63 de B. bassiana, ESALQ1608 e ESALQ1638 de Metarhizium sp. indet. 1 e ESALQ3069 e ESALQ3222 de M. pingshaense baseado na curva de sobrevivência, mortalidade total, porcentagem de cadáveres esporulados e TL50. O conhecimento da diversidade de Metarhizium spp. e persistência em solos de morango, gerados neste estudo, poderão ser úteis no desenvolvimento de estratégias de conservação e maximizar o controle biológico natural de pragas.

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Gonzalvo, Néstor Santiago. "Control de la transposición e impacto de los elementos transponibles en genomas vegetales: análisis del retrotransposón Tnt1 de tabaco y del Mite Emigrant de Arabidopsis." Doctoral thesis, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona, 2006. http://hdl.handle.net/10803/3890.

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El trabajo presentado en esta tesis se centra en el estudio del impacto de los elementos transponibles sobre los genes y genomas vegetales y en los mecanismos de control de la transposición en estos genomas. Para ello se ha analizado, por un lado, la dinámica que ha seguido la familia Emigrant de MITEs dentro del genoma de Arabidopsis. Y, por otro lado, se analiza el control de la transcripción del retrotransposón Tnt1 de tabaco.
1. ESTUDIO DEL IMPACTO DE LOS ELEMENTOS TRANSPONIBLES SOBRE LOS GENOMAS VEGETALES: Análisis de la familia Emigrant de MITEs de Arabidopsis thaliana.
Los MITEs son pequeños transposones de DNA sin capacidad codificante, presentes en un elevado número de copias en la mayoría de los genomas. Se postula que son movilizados por elementos autónomos emparentados, presentes en los mismos genomas. El primer grupo de MITEs descrito en Arabidopsis fue la familia Emigrant (Casacuberta et al., 1998).
El objeto de nuestro estudio es conocer la dinámica de estos elementos y su efecto sobre la evolución de los genes y genoma de Arabidopsis.
Gracias a la disponibilidad de la secuencia genómica de Arabidopsis se ha diseñado un programa informático para identificar todas las copias de elementos Emigrant contenidas en el genoma de Arabidopsis. Con tal de encontrar el máximo número de elementos Emigrant, se fundamentó la búsqueda en las repeticiones terminales (TIRs) conservadas que definen esta familia de MITEs. De esta forma se pueden encontrar subfamilias representadas por un bajo número de copias o aquellas copias antiguas y, por tanto, más divergentes, de transposones Emigrant, presentes en el genoma de Arabidopsis. También se han desarrollado otras herramientas informáticas que han permitido realizar análisis filogenéticos y evolutivos de estos elementos. A su vez, mediante técnicas moleculares se ha estudiado el polimorfismo de estos MITEs existente entre diferentes ecotipos de Arabidopsis.
Mediante estos análisis se han identificado 151 copias Emigrant distribuidas por todo el genoma de Arabidopsis. La mayoría de éstas se pueden agrupar en tres familias, cada una de las cuales puede ser subdividida, a su vez, en subfamilias de variabilidad diferente. El análisis de estas subfamilias ha revelado que mientras que las copias más recientes se localizan lejos de secuencias génicas, aquellos elementos más antiguos aparecen frecuentemente asociados a genes. Esto sugiere que los elementos Emigrant han podido jugar un papel importante en la evolución de los genes de Arabidopsis. Los resultados obtenidos se han publicado en la revista de carácter científico Molecular Biology and Evolution (Santiago et al., 2002). Además la existencia de polimorfismos de inserción de estos transposones entre diferentes ecotipos de Arabidopsis indica la existencia de una actividad reciente de movilización de estos elementos.
2. ESTUDIO DEL CONTROL DE LA TRANSPOSICIÓN: Análisis del control de la expresión del retrotransposón Tnt1 de tabaco.
Tnt1 fue el primer retrotransposón activo de plantas descrito (Grandbastien et al., 1989). Está presente en cientos de copias en el genoma de tabaco y se expresa en ciertas condiciones de estrés (Casacuberta y Grandbastien, 1993; Mhiri et al., 1997).
Por otra parte el silenciamiento génico parece ser el principal mecanismo por el que los diferentes organismos controlan la proliferación de los elementos transponibles y secuencias extrañas dentro de sus genomas (Vaucheret y Fagard, 2001; Hammond et al., 2001; Rudenko et al., 2003).
En el trabajo presentado en esta memoria se analiza el control de la expresión del retrotransposón Tnt1 a nivel de la terminación de la transcripción y poliadenilación del mRNA y a nivel de la conformación de la cromatina, mediante el estudio de cambios en el silenciamiento de Tnt1 en condiciones de estrés. Se analiza la existencia y variación de intermediarios del silenciamiento, como siRNAs y modificaciones de la cromatina.
En este trabajo se han diseñado diferentes estrategias para inducir el silenciamiento transcripcional de transgenes cuya expresión está promovida por el promotor 35S del CaMV. Los resultados obtenidos indican que en condiciones de estrés se relaja el silenciamiento del retrotransposón Tnt1 sin que se vea comprometido el silenciamiento de otros transgenes estudiados. Por esta razón se decidió caracterizar molecularmente el silenciamiento de Tnt1.
Se han identificado siRNAs que pueden estar mediando la represión de Tnt1 en hoja de tabaco, cuando este elemento no se transcribe y sus secuencias promotoras están asociadas a cromatina inactiva.
Por otra parte, con tal de conocer de qué manera Tnt1 supera su silenciamiento y se expresa en situaciones de estrés, se ha analizado la influencia de la región U3 de las LTRs de este retrotransposón (donde se localizan los elementos promotores de su transcripción) sobre este proceso. Los resultados obtenidos sugieren que la región U3 no es suficiente para superar el silenciamiento de Tnt1 y que quizás otras secuencias de la LTR o factores estructurales son las que permiten la expresión del retrotransposón.
The work presented in this doctorate thesis focuses on the analysis of plant transposable elements. Here is described the study of the impact these sequences have had on plant genes and genomes and, on the other hand, on the control of the proliferation of the transposable elements within genomes. In particular, I have analysed de dynamics of the Emigrant family of MITEs within the Arabidopsis genome and the transcriptional control of the tobacco Tnt1 retrotransposon.
1. STUDY OF THE IMPACT OF TRANSPOSABLE ELEMENTS ON PLANT GENOMES: Genome-wide analysis of the Emigrant family of MITEs from Arabidopsis thaliana.
MITEs are short DNA transposable elements lacking any coding capacity. They are found in a high copy number in most of the analysed genomes. They are supposed to be mobilized by other longer related autonomous elements present in the same genomes. The first MITE described in the plant Arabidopsis thaliana was the Emigrant family (Casacuberta et al., 1998).
The object of the study here described is to understand the dynamics of these elements and their effect on the Arabidopsis genes and genome evolution.
In order to detect divergent ancient copies and low copy number subfamilies with a different internal sequence we have developed a computer program to look for Emigrant elements based solely on the terminal inverted-repeat (TIR) sequence. The development of other computer applications has allowed us to do phylogenetic and divergence analysis of all the copies found. At the same time, using molecular biology methods we have analysed different Arabidopsis ecotypes in order to know if there are Emigrant insertion polymorphisms among them.
We have detected 151 Emigrant elements distributed along the Arabidopsis genome. Most of these copies are grouped in three families, each of these containing different subfamilies of different sequence homogeneity. The analysis of these subfamilies has revealed us that the most recent elements are inserted out from genic sequences, contrary to the oldest ones that are preferentially associated to genes. These results suggest that the Emigrant MITEs have probably played an important role on Arabidopsis gene evolution. In addition, the existing polymorphism resulting from the presence or absence of different Emigrant copies detected between the Arabidopsis ecotypes imply a recent mobilization of these elements.
2. STUDY OF THE CONTROL OF TRANSPOSITION: Analysis of the tobacco Tnt1 retrotransposon transcriptional control.
Tnt1 is the first active plant retrotransposon described (Grandbastien et al., 1989). It is found in hundred copies in the tobacco genome and it is expressed under some stress conditions (Casacuberta y Grandbastien, 1993; Mhiri et al., 1997).
On the other hand, gene silencing seems to be the major mechanism developed by the different organisms to control de proliferation of transposable elements and foreign sequences within their genomes (Vaucheret y Fagard, 2001; Hammond et al., 2001; Rudenko et al., 2003).
In this section, I present the analysis of the control of Tnt1 retrotransposon expression at two different levels. I have analyzed the termination and polyadenylation of the Tnt1 mRNAs and, on the other hand, I have studied the epigenetic control of Tnt1 expression by gene silencing mechanisms and changes in the chromatin associated to Tnt1 sequences. I have looked for and analyzed silencing intermediates, like siRNAs and chromatin modifications.
Different strategies to induce the transcriptional gene silencing of the CaMV 35S promoter are also here described. The results obtained from these approaches suggest that the gene silencing operating on Tnt1 retrotransposon disappears specifically in stress conditions when other silenced loci seem to be kept repressed.
On the other hand, in order to understand how Tnt1 is transcriptionally re-activated under stress conditions we have analyzed the role of the U3 region of the Tnt1 LTRs (which contain the transcriptional promoter elements) in the change of its silencing status. The results here presented suggest that the U3 region not only is not able to overcome silencing but also seem to be target of this process when the endogenous copies of Tnt1 are expressed and that other different regions of the Tnt1 sequence as well as structural factors may take part in the retrotransposon re-activation.

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Franco, Aline Aparecida. "Toxicidade de agroquímicos recomendados para a produção integrada de citros sobre o ácaro predador Euseius concordis (Chant) (Acari: Phytoseiidae)." Universidade de São Paulo, 2017. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11146/tde-26042017-104141/.

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As plantas cítricas brasileiras são acometidas por inúmeros artrópodes praga e agentes fitopatógenos causadores de doenças, que exigem pulverizações frequentes de agroquímicos para reduzir as perdas econômicas ocasionada por eles. No entando, esse intenso uso de compostos químicos podem ocasionar desiquilíbrios no agroecossistema, como a mortalidade de agentes de controle biológico. Neste sentido, objetivou-se com esse estudo avaliar os efeitos letal e subletais de inseticidas, acaricidas e fungicidas recomendados para a produção integrada de citros sobre o ácaro predador Euseius concordis (Chant) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) em condições de laboratório, além de estudar as interferências transgeracionais destes agroquímicos em aspectos de desenvolvimento e reprodução, estimando os parâmetros de tabela de vida da progênie das fêmeas de E. concordis que mantiveram contato residual, avaliando também a duração do efeito nocivo dos agroquímicos sobre adultos de E. concordis em condições de semi-campo, e para ter resultados mais completos, avaliou a capacidade de predação do E. concordis sobre formas jovens de Panonychus citri (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae) em condições laboratoriais o que subsidiou os estudos de interferência de agroquímicos sobre a capacidade de predação de E. concordis. Os resultados demonstraram que ~ 73% dos inseticidas avaliados foram considerados moderadamente nocivos à nocivos à espécie em estudo, além disso, muitos dos inseticidas estudados tiveram interferência negativa nos parâmetros de tabela de vida da progênie (efeito transgeracional), e outros, como o imidacloprido, tiametoxam e lambda-cialotrina elevaram significativamente a taxa líquida de reprodução (Ro), taxa intrínseca de crescimento (rm) e razão finita de aumento (?), podendo indicar um possível efeito de hormese desses inseticidas à população de E. concordis. Já nos bioensaios com acaricidas, verificou que 50% dos avaliados foram considerados nocivos, causando altas mortalidades às fêmeas do ácaro estudado, destacando nesse grupo de agroquímicos o efeito trangeracional do acaricida etoxazol, que foi considerado inócuo a fêmeas adultas de E. concordis, no entanto, a progênie destas fêmeas teve mortalidade de 100% no estágio larval. Dos fungicidas avaliados, aproximadamente 70% foram considerados inócuos ou levemente nocivos às fêmeas de E. concordis (classe 1 e 2, segundo IOBC/ WPRS), sendo o grupo de agroquímicos menos nocivos ao ácaro em estudo. No presente trabalho, os resultados indicaram que, mesmo os agroquímicos considerados pouco nocivos ao ácaro predador E. concordis podem alterar o comportamento de busca e predação, como foi observado para as fêmeas que mantiveram contato residual com o fungicida tebuconazol e os inseticidas piriproxifem e tebufenozida, que reduziram significativamente a predação às ninfas de P. citri. Para tanto, esse estudo oferece informações que podem ser utilizadas em programas de manejo integrado de pragas, que preconize aliar controle químico com o biológico, com próposito de reduzir o uso de pesticida para controle de ácaros-praga, baseado na conservação do ácaro E. concordis nos pomares, além de fornecer informações pertinentes para estudos dessa natureza, direcionando para que os estudos de toxicidade sejam mais completos, baseando-se também nos efeitos transgeracionais e comportamentais que um pesticida pode causar a uma população de inimigos naturais.
Brazilian citriculture are affected by numerous pest arthropods and phytopathogenic agents causing diseases that require frequent sprays of agrochemicals to reduce the economic losses caused by them. However, the intensive use of chemicals compounds can cause imbalances in the agroecosystem, like the mortality of biological control agents, for instance. In this sense, this study aimed to evaluate the lethal and sublethal effects of insecticides, acaricides and fungicides recommended for the integrated production of citrus on the predatory mite Euseius concordis (Chant) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) under laboratory conditions, in addition to studying the transgenerational interference of these agrochemicals in aspects of development and reproduction, estimating the life table parameters of the progeny of E. concordis females who kept contactwith the residues, also evaluating the duration of the harmful effects of agrochemicals on adult E. concordis in semi-field, and have more complete results, evaluated the capacity predation of E. concordis on young stages of Panonychus citri (McGregor) (Acari: Tetranychidae) in laboratory conditions, that supported pesticide interference studies on the predation of E. concordis. The results showed that ~ 73% of the insecticides were moderately harmful to harmful, concerning the studied species, and that many of the agrochemicals studied have negative interference in the life table parameters of progeny (transgenerational effect). Others, such as imidacloprid, thiamethoxam and lambda-cyhalothrin significantly increased the net reproductive rate (Ro), intrinsic rate of increase (rm) and finite rate of increase (λ), which may indicate a possible hormesis effect of these insecticides to the population of E. concordis. But, in cases of the bioassays with acaricides, it was found that 50% of the evaluated ones were considered harmful, causing high mortality to the female of this mite, highlighting in this group of agrochemicals the trangeracional effect of etoxazole, which was considered harmless to adult females of E. concordis, however, the offspring of these females had 100% of mortality in the larval stage. From the fungicides evaluated, approximately 70% were considered harmless or slightly harmful to E. concordis females (class 1 and 2, according IOBC / WPRS), being, these ones, the less harmful agrochemicals group to mite study. This study also assessed that even agrochemicals considered less harmful to predatory mite E. concordis can change the search and predation behavior, as observed for females who have maintained residual contact with fungicides tebuconazole and insecticides pyriproxyfen and tebufenozide, which significantly reduced predation of P. citri nymphs. Therefore, this study provides information that can be used in integrated pest management programs, which would include combining chemical with biological control, with the porpose of reducing the use of pesticide to control pest mites, based on the conservation of E. concordis in the groves, as well as providing relevant information for such studies, directing that the toxicity studies are more complete, also based on transgenerational and behavioral effects that a pesticide can cause in a population of natural enemies.

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Casarin, Nadia Fernanda Bertan. "Calda sulfocálcica em pomares de citros: evolução da resistência em Brevipalpus phoenicis (Acari: Tenuipalpidae) e impacto sobre Iphiseiodes zuluagai (Acari: Phytoseiidae)." Universidade de São Paulo, 2010. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11146/tde-20042010-101142/.

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A adoção da calda sulfocálcica como um produto alternativo para o controle de Brevipalpus phoenicis (Geijskes) tem sido intensificada pelos citricultores brasileiros. A calda sulfocálcica é o único produto eficiente no controle de B. phoenicis permitido pelas certificadoras de produtos orgânicos, sendo pulverizada em média 11 vezes por ano. Devido à intensificação no uso da calda sulfocálcica, os objetivos do presente trabalho foram avaliar a evolução da resistência de B. phoenicis e o impacto sobre Iphiseiodes zuluagai Denmark & Muma mediante condução de estudos de: (a) detecção e caracterização da resistência de B. phoenicis à calda sulfocálcica pelo monitoramento da suscetibilidade de populações originárias do sistema de manejo orgânico e convencional, e avaliação de resistência cruzada entre enxofre e calda sulfocálcica; (b) avaliação da toxicidade de calda sulfocálcica na evolução da resistência de B phoenicis mediante estimativa da demografia de linhagens suscetível (S), e resistentes à calda sulfocálcica (Calda-R) e enxofre (Enxofre-R); (c) avaliação da estabilidade da resistência de B. phoenicis à calda sulfocálcica em laboratório, pela estimativa da freqüência de resistência ao longo do tempo e da taxa instantânea de crescimento (ri) das linhagens S e Calda-R; e (d) avaliação do efeito letal e subletal de calda sulfocálcica sobre I. zuluagai. Para monitorar a suscetibilidade de B. phoenicis à calda sulfocálcica, concentração diagnóstica de 320 µg de enxofre/ml de água [(ppm) I.A.] foi definida pela caracterização da linhagem S com bioensaio de contato direto e residual. Diferenças significativas na suscetibilidade foram detectadas entre as populações, mas não entre os sistemas de manejo. A população com maior sobrevivência foi selecionada com concentração diagnóstica para a resistência à calda sulfocálcica (R). A CL50 estimada para as linhagens S e Calda-R à calda sulfocálcica foram 200,79 e 1.142,75 ppm respectivamente, e razão de resistência de 5,69 vezes. Foi detectada resistência cruzada positiva entre enxofre e calda sulfocálcica em B. phoenicis. A avaliação da toxicidade de calda sulfocálcica na evolução da resistência foi baseada na estimativa da ri. A ri diminuiu com o aumento das concentrações de calda sulfocálcica. As linhagens Calda-R e Enxofre-R apresentaram crescimento positivo mesmo nas concentrações de calda sulfocálcica de 3.000 e 6.000 ppm, enquanto a linhagem S foi extinta a partir de 3.000 ppm. Discriminação entre as linhagens S, e resistentes Calda-R e Enxofre-R foi verificada a partir das concentrações de 320 e 240 ppm, respectivamente. A resistência de B. phoenicis à calda sulfocálcica em laboratório foi estável. A toxicidade de calda sulfocálcica a I. zuluagai foi avaliada com bioensaio de contato direto e residual. A persistência da calda sulfocálcica a I. zuluagai foi avaliada em plantas de Canavalia ensiformis L. pulverizadas com concentração de 6.000 ppm. A calda sulfocálcica nas concentrações de 3.000 e 6.000 ppm afetou negativamente a demografia de I. zuluagai, levando a extinção. A persistência da calda sulfocálcica foi relativamente longa, resíduo com 41 dias de idade afetou significativamente a demografia de I. zuluagai. Baseado nos resultados, estratégias de manejo da resistência de B. phoenicis à calda sulfocálcica devem ser implementadas para preservar sua vida útil.
The use of the lime sulfur as an alternative product for controlling Brevipalpus phoenicis (Geijskes) has intensified in Brazilian citrus groves. The lime sulfur is the only efficient product used to control B. phoenicis and certified by organic producers with an average of 11 sprayings per year. Due to intense use of this product, the major objectives of this research were to understand the evolution of resistance of lime sulfur in B. phoenicis and the impact on Iphiseiodes zuluagai Denmark & Muma by conducting studies (a) to detect and characterize B. phoenicis resistance to lime sulfur by monitoring susceptibility in populations collected from citrus groves managed organically and conventionally, and by assessing the possible crossresistance between sulfur and lime sulfur; (b) to understand the impact of lime sulfur toxicity in B. phoenicis resistance evolution, by comparing the demography of susceptible (S), lime sulfurresistant (Lime-R) and sulfur-resistant (Sulfur-R) strains; (c) to evaluate the stability of B. phoenicis resistance to lime sulfur under laboratory conditions, by estimating temporal changes in the frequency of resistance and the instantaneous rate of increase (ri) in S and Lime-R strains; and (d) to evaluate the lethal and sublethal effect of lime sulfur on I. zuluagai. To monitor susceptibility of B. phoenicis to lime sulfur, a diagnostic concentration of 320 g of sulfur/ml of water [(ppm) AI] was defined, by characterization of S strain through direct and residual contact bioassays. Significant differences in susceptibility were detected among populations, but not between management systems. A population with the highest survivorship was identified for selecting a resistant strain to lime sulfur (R) with diagnostic concentration. The estimated LC50 of lime sulfur for S and R strains were 200.79 and 1,142.75 ppm respectively. Therefore, the resistance ratio was 5.69-fold. Cross-resistance between sulfur and lime sulfur was detected in B. phoenicis. The evaluation of the toxicity of lime sulfur on resistance evolution was based on estimation of ri. The ri decreased with the increase of lime sulfur concentrations to all strains. The Lime-R and Sulfur-R strains showed positive population growth, even at concentrations of 3,000 and 6,000 ppm, while the S strain was extinct from concentration of 3,000 ppm of lime sulfur. Discrimination between the S and the Lime-R and Sulfur-R was observed from concentrations of 320 and 240 ppm, respectively. The resistance of B. phoenicis to lime sulfur was stable under laboratory conditions. The toxicity of lime sulfur in I. zuluagai was evaluated with residual and direct contact bioassay. The persistence of lime sulfur to I. zuluagai was evaluated on plants of Canavalia ensiformis L. sprayed at concentrations up to 6,000 ppm. The lime sulfur at concentrations of 3,000 and 6,000 ppm had negative impact on population growth of I. zuluagai, by leading to extinction. The persistence of lime sulfur was relatively high because even 41-day old residues had also negative impact on I. zuluagai population growth. Based on results obtained herein, strategies for managing B. phoenicis resistance to lime sulfur should be implemented to preserve the lifetime of this product.

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Wenzel, Inajá Marchizeli [UNESP]. "Patogenicidade de Lecanicillium lecanii (ZIMM.) Zare & GAMS ao ácaro rajado Tetranychus urticae (Acari:Tetranychidae) e sua compatibilidade a agrotóxicos e organismos biocontroladores utilizados na cultura do crisântemo." Universidade Estadual Paulista (UNESP), 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/105419.

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Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a patogenicidade do isolado JAB 02 de Lecanicillium lecanii (Zimm.) Zare & Gams ao ácaro rajado Tetranychus urticae e a sua compatibilidade com agrotóxicos, nematóides entomopatogênicos e ácaros predadores. Os conídios do fungo, produzidos em arroz, foram avaliados nas concentrações de 5 x 106, 1 x 107, 5 x 107, 1 x 108 e 5 x 108 conídios/mL. A partir das porcentagens de mortalidade de T. urticae, que variaram entre 49 e 90% no décimo dia de avaliação, foi determinada a CL50 de 5,25 x 106 con./mL. A compatibilidade em laboratório foi verificada misturando-se os agrotóxicos em meio de cultura BDA e os parâmetros utilizados para a avaliação foram crescimento vegetativo, esporulação e viabilidade do entomopatógeno. Em condições de estufa, as suspensões dos produtos químicos e, posteriormente, a do fungo foram pulverizadas em plantas de crisântemo. Após a aplicação, quatro folhas foram coletadas e lavadas obtendo-se uma suspensão que foi plaqueada em BDA, sendo então avaliado o crescimento das colônias do fungo. Verificou-se, em laboratório, que a maioria dos inseticidas e os acaricidas foram compatíveis ao fungo, com exceção do inseticida Thiodan® classificado como muito tóxico. Todos os fungicidas testados foram classificados como tóxico e muito tóxico. Em condições de estufa, no tratamento com o fungicida Rovral® foi observado um número de colônias fúngicas formadas compatível com a testemunha. Essa compatibilidade repetiu-se para os produtos Alto 100® e Thiodan® em alguns dos tempos avaliados. No teste de patogenicidade, os conídios produzidos em meio de cultura com inseticidas e acaricidas, a partir da compatibilidade em laboratório, não tiveram sua viabilidade afetada e foram patogênicos ao ácaro rajado Tetranychus urticae. Além disso, foram realizados...
The objective of this study was to evaluate the pathogenicity of Lecanicillium lecanii (Zare & Gams), isolate JAB 02, to the two-spotted mite Tetranychus urticae (Koch), its compatibility with agrochemical products and its selectivity to entomopathogenic nematodes and predatory mites. The pathogenicity of the fungus produced in rice to T. urticae was evaluated at the concentrations of 5 x 106, 1 x 107, 5 x107, 1 x 108 and 5 x 108 conidia/mL. The mortality rates of T. urticae ranged from 49 and 90 % in the tenth evaluation day and the LC50 was 5,25 x 106 conidia/mL. The compatibility in laboratory was verified by adding chemical products to the PDA media and the evaluated parameters were the vegetative growth, sporulation and viability of the entomopathogen. In greenhouse, L. lecanii were sprayed on chrysanthemum plants after the pulverization of the chemical products; subsequently, four leaves of each treatment were collected and washed to obtain a suspension that were transferred to PDA medium to evaluate the growth of the fungus colonies in laboratory conditions. The acaricides and the most of insecticides were compatible to the isolate JAB 02, except the insecticide Thiodan®, which was classified as very toxic. All the evaluated fungicides were classified as toxic or very toxic. In greenhouse assays, the fungicide Rovral® produced a number of grown colonies similar to those of the control and this compatibility was also showed by the products Alto 100® and Thiodan® in some of the evaluated periods. In another pathogenicity test, when L. lecanii were grown in culture media containing the insecticides, the conidia viability were not affected and the fungus were pathogenic to T. urticae, with mortality rates superior to the control in some cases. Also, compatibility bioassays involving L. lecanii at 5 x 106, 1 x 107 and 5 x 107 con./mL and the entomopathogenic nematodes Steinernema sp. (CB n6) and Heterorhabditis indica (CB n5) were conducted.

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Rocha, Silma Leite. "Comportamento de parasitismo de Acarophenax lacunatus e impacto de sua forésia em Rhyzopertha dominica." Universidade Federal de Viçosa, 2007. http://locus.ufv.br/handle/123456789/3857.

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Acarophenax lacunatus (Cross & Krantz) (Prostigmata: Acarophenacidae) is a parasitoid mite on eggs of some Insecta; this could be a complementary tool for pest management in stored products. This mite has preference for eggs of Rhyzopertha dominica (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) attaching to the adult beetles for dispersion, a phenomenon referred to as phoresy. Behavioral studies are critical for the understanding of several aspects of arthropod biology. No investigation on the parasitism behavior of A. lacunatus on and its phoretic relationship with R. dominica has been conducted yet and thus it was the objective of this work. Two sets of studies were conducted: the first investigated the parasitism behavior of A. lacunatus on the egg of R. dominica, and the second investigated whether phoresy of A. lacunatus would affect flight initiation and if phoretic loads would affected the walking behavior of adult beetles. In the study of parasitism behavior of A. lacunatus, the mite was placed in an arena together with in one host egg and observed until the parasitism. Based on observations of several individuals, the parasitism behavior was described with the following behavioral categories: initial exploratory march, exploratory march after finding the host egg and parasitism. In the test of flight initiation, adults of R. dominica with and without phoretic mites were placed in a bioassay chamber, which was evaluated in 10-min intervals for one hour to verify whether or not there were mites attached to the beetles that initiated flight. Results showed that most beetles initiating flight had no mites attached to their bodies. In the second test involving phoresy, beetles with different phoretic loads (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 11 and 23 mites/insect) were observed in a video-recorded arena so as to determine the distance walked, time spent walking and time without walking. Beetles with phoretic loads of two, four and six mites walked longer distances and stayed less time without walking unlike beetles with phoretic loads of 11 and 23 mites, which tended to show a walking pattern similar to beetles without phoretic mites. In addition to observing a uniform pattern in the parasitism behavior by A. lacunatus on eggs of R. dominica, the presence of phoretic mites was associated with low frequency of flight initiation by the beetle, and depending on the number of mites attached to coleopteran, walking was stimulated or unaffected.
Acarophenax lacunatus (Cross & Krantz) (Prostigmata: Acarophenacidae) é um ácaro parasitóide de ovos de algumas famílias da classe Insecta, podendo ser uma ferramenta complementar no controle de pragas de produtos armazenados. Este ácaro tem preferência por parasitar ovos de Rhyzopertha dominica (Fabricius) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), em cujos adultos realiza forésia, forma passiva de deslocamento. Estudos a respeito do comportamento são de fundamental importância para a compreensão de diversos aspectos da biologia de artrópodes; no entanto estudos mais detalhados a respeito do comportamento de parasitismo de A. lacunatus e de sua relação forética com R. dominica ainda são poucos. Desta forma estudou-se o comportamento de parasitismo de A. lacunatus em ovos de R. dominica, bem como sua relação forética com esse coleóptero. Para a realização deste trabalho foram feitos dois ensaios. O primeiro abordou o estudo do comportamento de parasitismo de A. lacunatus em ovos de R. dominica. O segundo ensaio foi realizado em dois testes: um para verificar se a forésia de A. lacunatus afetaria a iniciação de vôo de seu hospedeiro e o outro para averiguar se a carga forética prejudicaria o caminhamento do seu hospedeiro. No estudo do comportamento de parasitismo de A. lacunatus, o ácaro foi colocado em uma arena, juntamente com um ovo hospedeiro, sendo observado até o parasitismo. A partir destas observações, descreveu-se o comportamento de parasitismo com as seguintes categorias comportamentais: marcha exploratória inicial, marcha exploratória após o encontro do ovo e parasitismo propriamente dito. Para o teste da relação entre forésia e iniciação de vôo utilizou-se adultos não-sexados de R. dominica, com e sem ácaros foréticos. Estes coleópteros foram colocados em uma câmara de bioensaio que foi avaliada, em intervalos de 10 minutos, por uma hora, para verificar se os besouros que iniciaram vôo tinham ou não ácaros foréticos. Observou-se que a maior parte dos besouros que iniciaram vôo não tinha ácaros aderidos ao corpo. No teste da relação de cargas foréticas com o caminhamento de R. dominica, besouros contendo diferentes cargas foréticas (0, 2, 4, 6, 8, 11 e 23 ácaros/inseto) foram observados quanto à distância caminhada, ao tempo de caminhamento e o tempo sem caminhar. Besouros com cargas foréticas de dois, quatro e seis ácaros caminharam mais e ficaram menos tempo sem caminhar ao contrário do observado para besouros com cargas foréticas de oito, 11 e 23 ácaros, os quais tenderam a ter um padrão de caminhamento semelhante aos de besouros sem ácaros foréticos. Em conclusão, além de se verificar que há um padrão comportamental uniforme no parasitismo de A. lacunatus sobre ovos de R. dominica, verificou-se que a presença de ácaros foréticos esteve associada à baixa freqüência de iniciação de vôo do besouro, e que, dependendo da densidade de ácaros presos ao coleóptero, o caminhamento parece ser estimulado ou não afetado.

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Melathopoulos, Adony P. "Laboratory and field evaluation of neem pesticides for the control of honey bee mite parasites Varroa jacobsoni and Acarapis woodi and brood pathogens Paenibacillus larvae and Ascophaera apis." Thesis, National Library of Canada = Bibliothèque nationale du Canada, 1999. http://www.collectionscanada.ca/obj/s4/f2/dsk2/ftp03/MQ51417.pdf.

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ASSIS, Carla Patrícia Oliveira de. "Toxicidade de óleos essenciais sobre Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) e Suidasia pontifica Oudemans (Acari : Astigmata)." Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, 2010. http://www.tede2.ufrpe.br:8080/tede2/handle/tede2/5956.

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The use plant-derived essential oils are an alternative for mite control, such as the Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) and Suidasia pontifica Oudemans, in confined environment. The toxicity of essential oils from Cinnamomum zeylanicum, Eugenia uniflora, Eugenia uvalha, Melaleuca leucadendra, Piper marginatum and Schinus terebinthifolius was compared, through fumigation tests, to that from phosphine, product usually applied in warehouses. Mites were enclosed in screened small cages, allowing ventilation but not mites escaping. The cages were transferred to fumigation glass chambers with 2L capacity. The oils were applied in filter paper straps and fixed at the interior of the chambers. The glass chambers were closed and held in incubator chambers. Mite mortality was assessed after 48 hours of exposure. The mortality data were submitted to normality test and homocedasticity, and the means compared by the Tukey’s test at 5%. The oils from C. zeylanicum, S. terebinthifolius and E. uvalha were the most toxic. The CL50 and CL90 estimates were established for these oils and the eugenol through Probit analysis. The estimates indicated the eugenol as the most toxic treatment towards T. putrescentiae, LC50and LC90 equal to 0.23 μL/L and 14,51 μL/L of air, respectively. For S. pontifica, the LC50 estimate showed the eugenol as the most toxic treatment towards it with an LC50 estimate of 0.57μL/L of air. However, S. terebinthifolius was the most toxic treatment regarding the LC90 estimate, which was 23.48 μL/L of air.
O uso de óleos essenciais de plantas é uma alternativa ao controle de ácaros, como Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) e Suidasia pontifica Oudemans, em ambientes fechados. A toxicidade dos óleos de folhas de Cinnamomum zeylanicum (Blume.), Eugenia uniflora (Berg.), Eugenia uvalha (Cambess.), Melaleuca leucadendra L., Piper marginatum (Jacq.) e Schinus terebinthifolius foi comparada a fosfina, produto normalmente utilizado em armazéns, através de testes de fumigação. Os ácaros foram colocados em gaiola telada, que permitia a passagem do ar, mas retinha os ácaros em seu interior. As gaiolas foram transferidas para câmaras de fumigação, com capacidade para 2L. Os óleos foram aplicados em tiras de papel de filtro e fixados na parte interna das câmaras. Estas foram fechadas e colocadas em incubadora. A mortalidade dos ácaros foi avaliada após 48 horas. Os dados foram submetidos ao teste de normalidade e homoscedasticidade, sendo as médias comparadas pelo teste de Tukey a 5%. Os óleos de C. zeylanicum, S. terebinthifolius e E. uvalha foram os mais tóxicos. Para estes e o eugenol, foramestabelecidas as CL50 e CL90 através da análise de Probit. As estimativas das curvas de concentração resposta indicaram eugenol como mais tóxico a T. putrescentiae, com CL50 e CL90 de 0,23 μL/ L e 14,51 μL/ L de ar, respectivamente. Para S. pontifica, a estimativa da CL50também indicou eugenol como mais tóxico, com CL50 de 0,57 μL/ L de ar, no entanto a estimativa da CL90 indicou S. terebinthifolius como mais tóxico, com CL90 de 23,48 μL/ L de ar.

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XAVIER, Maria Virgínia Alves. "Avaliação do potencial de extratos de plantas da caatinga no controle do ácaro-vermelho do pinhão manso." Universidade Federal Rural de Pernambuco, 2014. http://www.tede2.ufrpe.br:8080/tede2/handle/tede2/6163.

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Biodiesel production has received enough encouragement and among the crops with potential applicability to this highlights the physic nut (Jatropha curcas L. ) , which has been identified as one of the most promising crops for biodiesel and inclusion in family production chain , which has opened up broad prospects for growth in the areas of planting this crop in semi-arid northeast . Several factors limit the productivity of Jatropha, with emphasis on the attack by pests such as spider mite Tetranychus bastosi Tuttle , Baker & Sales (Acari : Tetranychidae) . Among the methods currently used for alternative pest control is gaining prominence employment of plant extracts due to the presence of secondary metabolites present in some plants and their low toxicity to the environment and to humans . In the present work we evaluated the potential of plant extracts Myracrodruon urundeuva All Br ( Anacardiaceae ) , Croton blanchetianus Baill (Euphorbiaceae) and Ziziphus joazeiro Mart . (Rhamnaceae ) on the mite T. bastosi associated with the culture of Jatropha. We evaluated the effect of the extract of M. urundeuva at different doses (0 , 5 % , 10 % , 15 % , 20 % and 25 % ) on the biology and fertility life table T. bastosi . It was observed that the extract of M. urundeuva prolonged cycle of development of the mite and with increasing dosages, prolonged the longevity of T. bastosi . With respect to the life and fertility table, it was found that there was no effect of the extract for the parameters, except for the survival and viability of eggs, where there was a lower progeny survival at a dose of 10% and a lower egg viability in strengths of 15 % and 20 %. Toxicity and repellency of the extracts of M. urundeuva , C. blanchetianus and Z. joazeiro was also evaluated . Generally extracts showed toxic effect on adults of T. bastosi the concentrations tested. The extract of Z. joazeiro showed the highest mortality rates (90 %) mean mortality of individuals. With regard to the repellency of these extracts, all treatments were shown repellents for females of Tetranychus bastosi classified as repellent treatment, except for the 5% dose of extract of M. unrundeuva .
A produção de biodiesel vem recebendo bastante incentivo e dentre as culturas agrícolas com potencial para esta aplicabilidade destaca-se o pinhão-manso (Jatropha curcas L.), que vem sendo apontada como uma das mais promissoras para o biodiesel e inserção na cadeia produtiva familiar. Isso tem aberto amplas perspectivas para o crescimento das áreas de plantio desta cultura no semiárido nordestino. Diversos fatores limitam a produtividade do pinhão-manso, havendo destaque para o ataque por pragas, como o ácaro Tetranychus bastosi Tuttle, Baker & Sales (Acari: Tetranychidae), o qual foi registrado recentemente em Pernambuco. Dentre os métodos utilizados atualmente para o controle alternativo de pragas vem ganhando destaque o emprego de extratos vegetais, devido à presença metábólitos secundários presentes em algumas plantas e à sua baixa toxicidade para o meio ambiente e para o homem. No presente trabalho avaliou-se o potencial de extratos vegetais de Myracrodruon urundeuva Fr. All (Anacardiaceae), Croton blanchetianus Baill (Euphorbiaceae) e Ziziphus joazeiro Mart. (Rhamnaceae,) sobre o ácaro T. bastosi associado à cultura do pinhão- manso. Avaliou-se o efeito do extrato de M. urundeuva, em diferentes dosagens (0, 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% e 25%) sobre a biologia e a tabela de vida de fertilidade de T. bastosi. Observou-se que o extrato de M. urundeuva prolongou o ciclo de desenvolvimento deste ácaro e com o aumento das dosagens, houve um prolongamento da longevidade de T. bastosi. No que se refere à tabela de vida e fertilidade, verificou-se que não houve efeito do extrato para os parâmetros analisados, exceto para a sobrevivência e viabilidade de ovos, onde observou-se uma menor sobrevivência da progênie na dose de 10% e uma menor viabilidade de ovos nas dosagens de 15% e 20%. Também foi avaliada a toxicidade e repelência dos extratos de M. urundeuva, C. blanchetianus e Z. joazeiro sobre T. bastosi. De uma forma geral os extratos demonstraram efeito tóxico para adultos de T. bastosi nas concentrações testadas. O extrato de Z. joazeiro apresentou as maiores taxas de mortalidade (90% de mortalidade média dos indivíduos). No que se refere à repelência destes extratos, todos os tratamentos se mostraram repelentes para fêmeas de Tetranychus bastosi, classificados como tratamentos repelentes, exceto para a dosagem de 5% do extrato de M. unrundeuva.

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Esteca, Fernanda de Cássia Neves. "Manejo integrado de pragas na cultura do morangueiro no sul de Minas Gerais." Universidade de São Paulo, 2017. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11146/tde-02052017-100726/.

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O sul de Minas Gerais é a principal região produtora de morangos (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) no Brasil. O ácaro-rajado, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), é considerado uma das principais pragas do morangueiro no Brasil e em vários países. Uma prática importante na cultura do morango refere-se à cobertura de solo, usualmente realizada com filme de polietileno, porém além de ser caro gera resíduos muito persistentes no ambiente. Objetivou-se com este trabalho comparar a resistência de oito genótipos de morango (\'Albion\', \'IAC Guarani\', \'IAC Princesa Isabel\', \'Oso Grande\', IAC T-0104, IAC 12, IAC 4 e IAC 1.13) ao ácaro-rajado; determinar o efeito da cobertura de solo (com a polpa de café desidratada, conhecida como palha de café) nas pragas/ patógenos e ácaros predadores desta cultura; comparar a ocorrência de pragas, patógenos e inimigos naturais entre um cultivo orgânico e outro convencional de morango. Os resultados obtidos indicaram que \'IAC Princesa Isabel\', IAC T-0104 e IAC 12 são resistentes, IAC 1.13 e IAC 4 apresentam resistência moderada e \'IAC Guarani\', \'Oso Grande\' e \'Albion\' são suscetíveis ao ácaro-rajado. \'Oso Grande\' e \'Albion\' são bastante utilizadas pelos produtores do sul de Minas Gerais. O uso de palha de café aumentou o número de predadores edáficos, tanto no solo dos canteiros (campo) e em vasos (laboratório) como em folíolos de morangueiro. O Gamasina Proctolaelaps pygmaeus (Müller) (Melicharidae) foi visto sobre morangueiros, principalmente no período noturno. Maior número de ácaro-rajado e maior severidade de doenças foram observados em plantas cultivadas em solo coberto com polietileno. Além disso, foi maior o nível de infecção de ácaro-rajado pelo fungo Neozygites floridana (Weiser e Muma) em plantas cultivadas em solo coberto com palha de café. Não foi observada diferença significativa entre a produtividade da cultura em solo coberto com polietileno e em solo coberto com palha seca de café. Os resultados da comparação da ocorrência de ártropodes e patógenos entre sistema orgânico e convencional mostraram menor ocorrência de ácaro-rajado e predadores em cultivo de morangueiro convencional, porém ocorrência considerável de tripes, mosca-branca e mofo cinzento. A incidência de dendrofoma e mancha de pestalotia foi a mesma nos dois sistemas de cultivos. Os resultados sugerem a conveniência de se continuar o processo de desenvolvimento dos genótipos que se mostraram menos afetados pelo ácaro-rajado, para que estes possam no futuro ser utilizados pelos produtores, e a condução de estudos complementares, que avaliem o desempenho de cultivos em sistema orgânico que incorporem o uso da palha de café para a cobertura do solo.
The southern of Minas Gerais is the main region producing strawberries (Fragaria x ananassa Duch.) in Brazil. The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), is considered one of the main strawberry pests in Brazil and in several countries. An important practice in strawberry cultivation refers to soil cover, which is usually made with polyethylene film, but it is expensive and generates very persistent residues in the environment. The objective of this study was to compare the resistance of eight strawberry genotypes (\'Albion\', \'IAC Guarani\', \'IAC Princesa Isabel\', \'Oso Grande\', IAC T-0104, IAC 12, IAC 4 and IAC 1.13); to determine the effect of soil cover (with dehydrated coffee pulp, known as coffee straw) on the pests mites/ pathogens and predatory mites of this crop; to compare the occurrence of pests, pathogens and natural enemies between an organic and a conventional strawberry crop. The results indicated that \'IAC Princesa Isabel\', IAC T-0104 and IAC 12 are resistant, IAC 4 and IAC 1.13 are moderately resistant, and \'IAC Guarani\', \'Oso Grande\' and \'Albion\' are susceptible to the two-spotted spider mite. \'Oso Grande\' and \'Albion\' are widely used by producers in the southern of Minas Gerais. The use of coffee straw increased the number of edaphic predators, both in the soil beds (field) and in pots (laboratory) as well as in strawberry leaflets. The Gamasina Proctolaelaps pygmaeus (Müller) (Melicharidae) was seen on strawberry leaftlets, mainly in the nocturnal period. Higher numbers of the two-spotted spider mites and disease severity were observed in plants grown on soil covered with polyethylene. In addition, the level of the two-spotted spider mite infected by the fungi Neozygites floridana (Weiser and Muma) was higher in plants cultivated in soil covered with coffee straw. No significant difference was observed between yield in soil covered with polyethylene and in soil covered with dry coffee straw. The results of the comparison of the occurrence of arthropods and pathogens between the organic and conventional systems showed fewer occurrences of the two-spotted spider mites and predators in conventional strawberry cultivation, but considerable occurrence of thrips, whitefly and gray mold. The incidence of dendrophoma and leaf spots caused by pestalotia was the same in both cropping systems. The results suggest the convenience to continue the development process of the genotypes that were less affected by the two-spotted spider mite, which could be used in the future by producers, and the conduction of complementary studies to evaluate the performance of crops in organic system that incorporate the use of coffee straw as soil coverage.

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Steube, Xenia [Verfasser], Wolfgang H. [Gutachter] Kirchner, and Dominik [Gutachter] Begerow. "Factors affecting the efficiency of formic acid to control the parasitic mite Varroa destructor in honey bee Apis mellifera colonies / Xenia Steube ; Gutachter: Wolfgang H. Kirchner, Dominik Begerow ; Fakultät für Biologie und Biotechnologie." Bochum : Ruhr-Universität Bochum, 2021. http://d-nb.info/1226429343/34.

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Wenzel, Inajá Marchizeli 1976. "Patogenicidade de Lecanicillium lecanii (ZIMM.) Zare & GAMS ao ácaro rajado Tetranychus urticae (Acari:Tetranychidae) e sua compatibilidade a agrotóxicos e organismos biocontroladores utilizados na cultura do crisântemo /." Botucatu : [s.n.], 2005. http://hdl.handle.net/11449/105419.

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Orientador: Antonio Batista Filho
Banca: Carlos Frederico Wilcken
Banca: Antonio Carlos Monteiro
Banca: Jose Eduardo Marcondes Almeida
Banca: Luis Garrigos Leite
Resumo: Este trabalho teve como objetivo avaliar a patogenicidade do isolado JAB 02 de Lecanicillium lecanii (Zimm.) Zare & Gams ao ácaro rajado Tetranychus urticae e a sua compatibilidade com agrotóxicos, nematóides entomopatogênicos e ácaros predadores. Os conídios do fungo, produzidos em arroz, foram avaliados nas concentrações de 5 x 106, 1 x 107, 5 x 107, 1 x 108 e 5 x 108 conídios/mL. A partir das porcentagens de mortalidade de T. urticae, que variaram entre 49 e 90% no décimo dia de avaliação, foi determinada a CL50 de 5,25 x 106 con./mL. A compatibilidade em laboratório foi verificada misturando-se os agrotóxicos em meio de cultura BDA e os parâmetros utilizados para a avaliação foram crescimento vegetativo, esporulação e viabilidade do entomopatógeno. Em condições de estufa, as suspensões dos produtos químicos e, posteriormente, a do fungo foram pulverizadas em plantas de crisântemo. Após a aplicação, quatro folhas foram coletadas e lavadas obtendo-se uma suspensão que foi plaqueada em BDA, sendo então avaliado o crescimento das colônias do fungo. Verificou-se, em laboratório, que a maioria dos inseticidas e os acaricidas foram compatíveis ao fungo, com exceção do inseticida Thiodan® classificado como muito tóxico. Todos os fungicidas testados foram classificados como tóxico e muito tóxico. Em condições de estufa, no tratamento com o fungicida Rovral® foi observado um número de colônias fúngicas formadas compatível com a testemunha. Essa compatibilidade repetiu-se para os produtos Alto 100® e Thiodan® em alguns dos tempos avaliados. No teste de patogenicidade, os conídios produzidos em meio de cultura com inseticidas e acaricidas, a partir da compatibilidade em laboratório, não tiveram sua viabilidade afetada e foram patogênicos ao ácaro rajado Tetranychus urticae. Além disso, foram realizados...(Resumo completo, clicar acesso eletrônico abaixo)
Abstract: The objective of this study was to evaluate the pathogenicity of Lecanicillium lecanii (Zare & Gams), isolate JAB 02, to the two-spotted mite Tetranychus urticae (Koch), its compatibility with agrochemical products and its selectivity to entomopathogenic nematodes and predatory mites. The pathogenicity of the fungus produced in rice to T. urticae was evaluated at the concentrations of 5 x 106, 1 x 107, 5 x107, 1 x 108 and 5 x 108 conidia/mL. The mortality rates of T. urticae ranged from 49 and 90 % in the tenth evaluation day and the LC50 was 5,25 x 106 conidia/mL. The compatibility in laboratory was verified by adding chemical products to the PDA media and the evaluated parameters were the vegetative growth, sporulation and viability of the entomopathogen. In greenhouse, L. lecanii were sprayed on chrysanthemum plants after the pulverization of the chemical products; subsequently, four leaves of each treatment were collected and washed to obtain a suspension that were transferred to PDA medium to evaluate the growth of the fungus colonies in laboratory conditions. The acaricides and the most of insecticides were compatible to the isolate JAB 02, except the insecticide Thiodan®, which was classified as very toxic. All the evaluated fungicides were classified as toxic or very toxic. In greenhouse assays, the fungicide Rovral® produced a number of grown colonies similar to those of the control and this compatibility was also showed by the products Alto 100® and Thiodan® in some of the evaluated periods. In another pathogenicity test, when L. lecanii were grown in culture media containing the insecticides, the conidia viability were not affected and the fungus were pathogenic to T. urticae, with mortality rates superior to the control in some cases. Also, compatibility bioassays involving L. lecanii at 5 x 106, 1 x 107 and 5 x 107 con./mL and the entomopathogenic nematodes Steinernema sp. (CB n6) and Heterorhabditis indica (CB n5) were conducted.
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Silva, Renan Venancio da. "Potential use of edaphic predatory mites for the control of hematophagous mites (Acari)." Universidade de São Paulo, 2016. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11146/tde-15042016-181233/.

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A major concern in animal production is the occurrence of hematophagous organisms, as ticks and poultry mites. The control of these organisms is usually done with chemicals. However, this technique is being discouraged in several countries. An alternative measure is biological control. It is known that most mites of the cohort Gamasina (order Mesostigmata) are predators and their diversity and prevalence in places where ticks and poultry mites cause problems are poorly understood. One of the first recommended steps in a biological control program is to determine the fauna where the pest organisms are to be controlled. The objectives of this study were to determine the Gamasina co-occurring with Ixodes ricinus (L.) in pastures in Norway and prospect possible edaphic predatory mites of that group in Brazil to control ticks and poultry mites. In this study, 2,900 Gamasina of 12 families were collected in Norway, co-occurring with I. ricinus. The most abundant families were Parasitidae (46.9%) and Veigaiidae (25.9%), while the most diverse were Laelapidae, Macrochelidae, Parasitidae and Zerconidae, each with five species. Among these mites, a new laelapid species of Cosmolaelaps was found and is here described. In Brazil, 551 gamasines assigned to 11 families were collected and tested for their potential to feed on larvae and eggs of two tick species, Amblyomma sculptum Berlese and Rhipicephalus microplus (Canestrini), and all stages of the red poultry mite, Dermanyssus gallinae (De Geer). The most abundant families were Ologamasidae (25.4%) and Parasitidae (21.1%), while the most diverse (in terms of genera) were Ologamasidae and Laelapidae, with five and four genera, respectively. Of the evaluated predators, only Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Womersley) fed on the larvae of both tick species and all stages of D. gallinae.
Uma das principais preocupações ao longo do processo de produção animal é a ocorrência de organismos hematófagos, como carrapatos e piolhinhos. O controle destes organismos usualmente é feito com produtos químicos. Porém, esta técnica de controle vem sendo desencorajada em diversos países. Uma forma alternativa é o controle biológico. Sabe-se que a maioria dos ácaros do grupo Gamasina (ordem Mesostigmata) são de hábito predador, porém sua diversidade e prevalência nos locais em que carrapatos e piolhinhos causam problemas são pouco conhecidas. Um dos primeiros passos recomendados num programa de controle biológico é a determinação da fauna no local onde deseja-se o controle dos organismos praga. Os objetivos deste estudo foram a determinação dos Gamasina que co-ocorrem com Ixodes ricninus (L.) em pastagens na Noruega e a busca por possíveis ácaros predadores edáficos daquele grupo no Brasil, para controle de carrapatos e piolhinhos. No presente estudo, 2900 Gamasina afiliados à 12 famílias foram coletados na Noruega, co-ocorrendo com I. ricinus. As famílias mais numerosas foram Parasitidae (46,9%) e Veigaiidae (25,9%), enquanto que as mais diversas foram Laelapidae, Macrochelidae, Parasitidae e Zerconidae, cada uma com cinco espécies. Dentre estes ácaros, um novo laelapídeo do gênero Cosmolaelaps é descrito da Noruega. No Brasil, foram testados 551 Gamasina afiliados a 11 famílias, incluindo Laelapidae, Macrochelidae, Parasitidae e Veigaiidae, os quais foram testados quanto ao seu potencial em alimentar-se de larvas e ovos dos carrapatos Amblyomma sculptum Berlese e Rhipicephalus microplus (Canestrini), e de todos os estágios do piolhinho-de- galinha, Dermanyssus gallinae (De Geer). As famílias mais abundantes foram Ologamasidae (25,4 %) e Parasitidae (21,1%), enquanto as mais diversas (em termos de gênero) foram Ologamasidae e Laelapidae, com cinco e quatro gêneros, respectivamente. Dos predadores avaliados, apenas Stratiolaelaps scimitus (Womersley) alimentou-se das larvas de ambas espécies de carrapatos e de todos os estágios de desenvolvimento de D. gallinae.

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Pretorius, Rudolph Johannes. "A plant health management system for aphididae on lettuce under variable shadehouse conditions in the central Free State, South Africa." Thesis, Bloemfontein : Central University of Technology, Free State, 2008. http://hdl.handle.net/11462/114.

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Thesis (M. Tech) --Central University of Technology, Free State, 2008
Aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) are amongst the most destructive insects in agricultural crop production systems. This reputation stems from their complex life cycles which are mostly linked to a parthenogenetic mode of reproduction, allowing them to reach immense population sizes within a short period of time. They are also notorious as important and efficient vectors of several plant viral diseases. Their short fecund life cycles allow them to be pests on crops with a short growth period, e.g. lettuce (Lactuca sativa L.). It is common practice to provide this crop with some degree of protection from environmental extremes on the South African Highveld. Shadehouses are popular in this regard, but aphids are small enough to find their way into these structures, and their presence on lettuce is discouraged due to phytosanitary issues. In addition, the excessive use of insecticides is criticized due to the negative influence on human health, and because aphids can rapidly develop resistance. This necessitates the use of alternative control options in order to suppress aphid numbers. Biological control is popular in this regard and the use of predatory ladybirds (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is a popular choice. This study investigated the aphid and coccinellid species complex encountered under varying shadehouse conditions on cultivated head lettuce in the central Free State Province (South Africa). Their seasonality was also examined, along with variations in their population size throughout a one-year period. Finally, the impact of varying aphid populations on some physical characteristics of head lettuce was examined, and recommendations for aphid control (using naturally occurring coccinellid predators) were made. Two shadehouse structures were evaluated during this study. One was fully covered with shade netting and designed to exclude the pugnacious ant, Anoplolepis custodiens (Hymenoptera: Formicidae), while the other was partially covered with shade netting (on the roof area) allowing access to the ants. Six cycles of head lettuce were planted and sampled four times during each cycle. These were scheduled to monitor the seedling, vegetative and heading stage of lettuce. Four important aphid species were recorded on the lettuce, namely Acyrthosiphon lactucae, Nasonovia ribisnigri, Myzus persicae and Macrosiphum euphorbiae. Both structures harboured similar aphid and coccinellid species, but their population dynamics differed. A. lactucae dominated in the absence of A. custodiens in the fully covered structure (whole study), while N. ribisnigri dominated in the partially covered structure in the presence of these ants during the warmer months (December – January). M. euphorbiae replaced this species as the dominant species in the absence of A. custodiens (April – September). M. persicae occured during the winter (May – August) in the fully covered structure. Promising coccinellid predators were Hippodamia variegata and Scymnus sp. 1, and to a lesser extent, Exochomus flavipes and Cheilomenes lunata. However, the fully covered structure hampered the entrance of the larger adult coccinellid species, resulting in their lower occurrence. Aphid and coccinellid activity peaked during the summer months (October – January), and the fully covered structure attained the highest aphid infestation levels and coccinellid larval numbers during this time. On the other hand, aphid numbers were higher in the partially covered structure during the cooler months of the year (April – July) and this structure also harboured more adult coccinellids. In most cases, aphid infestation levels did not affect the amount of leaves formed. However, symptomatic damage in terms of head weight reduction did occur under severe infestation levels. Specific environmental conditions within a shadehouse structure concurrently contributed to this reduction, with less favourable conditions accelerating this condition. Results from this study have shown that even though the type of shadehouse structure does not influence the insect species complex found on lettuce, it does have an influence on detrimental and beneficial insect population dynamics. Aphid species infesting lettuce have been identified, along with coccinellid predators that could potentially be used in their control. Both types of structures had advantages and disadvantages, and therefore, decisions concerning shadehouses should not be focused on which type of structure to use, but rather which type of structure to use during different seasons of the year.

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Castilho, Raphael de Campos. "Taxonomy of Rhodacaroidea mites (Acari: Mesostigmata)." Universidade de São Paulo, 2012. http://www.teses.usp.br/teses/disponiveis/11/11146/tde-23032012-085844/.

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The mite superfamily Rhodacaroidea is a member of the order Mesostigmata. The families Digamasellidae Evans, Halolaelapidae Karg, Laelaptonyssidae Womersley, Ologamasidae Ryke, Rhodacaridae Oudemans and Teranyssidae Halliday constitute this superfamily. The main morphological characteristic considered in this study for inclusion of mites in the Rhodacaroidea is the insertion of seta st4 on the sternal shield. These mites have been found in soil, litter, rodent nests, mosses, lichens, termite nests, on Coleoptera [mainly bark beetles (Curculionidae: Scolytinae)] and in galleries made by them in tree trunks. Digamasellids, ologamsids and rhodacarids are commonly mentioned in the literature as predators of nematodes, small insects, mites and springtails, and at least one species, appears to have potential as a biological control agent against insect and mite pests in the soil. The taxonomic concepts of the families belonging to Rhodacaroidea are confusing do to the frequent taxonomic changes over time. As a consequence, it has been quite often difficult to determine to which family a determined species of this group belongs. Several authors contributed significantly to the taxonomic knowledge of Rhodacaroidea, but few are still professionally active. The general objective of this thesis was to establish the bases to facilitate the identification of Rhodacaroidea mites. Diagnoses of the genera of Rhodacaridae, a key for their identification and an updated list of the species within each genus were prepared. This family is presently composed of 148 species arranged in 15 genera. A dichotomous key to the genera as well as updated and complemented lists of the species within each genus of Digamasellidae, Laelaptonyssidae, Ologamasidae and Teranyssidae were also prepared. Digamasellidae is composed of 277 species arranged in 11 genera, Laelaptonyssidae, 8 species in one genus, Ologamasidae 450 species in 44 genera and Teranyssidae, a single species. The species of the rhodacarid genera Interrhodeus Karg, Pennarhodeus Karg, Poropodalius Karg and Protogamasellopsis Evans and Purvis were examined and a characterization of the genera, diagnoses of each species, complementary descriptions of some species and a key to help in the separation of the species of each genus were provided. The re-examination of those species allowed the conclusion that they are correctly placed in the Rhodacaridae. Also as result of this work, a new genus and five new species of Rhodacaridae and four new species of Ologamasidae were described and new records of mites of those groups were determined, as the result of analyses of mites from southern Brazil and Iran. A taxonomic key to separate the 60 species of Gamasiphis (Ologamasidae) described from different parts of the world was prepared. The study conducted represents a significant contribution to the knowledge of the taxonomy of Rhodacaroidea.
Os ácaros da superfamília Rhodacaroidea são membros da ordem Mesostigmata. As famílias Digamasellidae Evans, Halolaelapidae Karg, Laelaptonyssidae Womersley, Ologamasidae Ryke, Rhodacaridae Oudemans e Teranyssidae Halliday constituem esta superfamília. A principal característica morfológica considerada neste estudo para a inclusão de ácaros em Rhodacaroidea é a inserção de seta st4 no escudo esternal. Estes ácaros são encontrados no solo, folhedo, ninhos de roedores, musgos, liquens, ninhos de cupins, em Coleoptera [principalmente besouros de casca (Curculionidae: Scolytinae)] e em galerias feitas por estes em troncos de árvores. Os Digamasellidae, Ologamsidae e Rhodacaridae são comumente citados na literatura como predadores de nematóides, pequenos insetos, ácaros e Collembola. Pelo menos uma espécie parece ter potencial como agente de controle biológico contra insetos e ácaros pragas que ocorrem no solo. Os conceitos taxonômicos das famílias pertencentes à Rhodacaroidea são confusos devido às mudanças taxonômicas freqüentes ao longo do tempo. Como conseqüência, freqüentemente, é difícil de se determinar a que família uma determinada espécie deste grupo pertence. Vários autores contribuíram significativamente para o conhecimento taxonômico das espécies de Rhodacaroidea, mas poucos desses ainda estão profissionalmente ativos. O objetivo geral desta tese foi estabelecer as bases para facilitar a identificação de ácaros Rhodacaroidea.. A elaboração da diagnose dos gêneros de Rhodacaridae, uma chave para a identificação destes e uma lista atualizada das espécies dentro de cada gênero foram preparadas. Esta família é atualmente composta por 148 espécies distribuídas em 15 gêneros. Uma chave dicotômica para a separação dos gêneros, bem como uma atualização e complementação das listas das espécies dentro de cada gênero de Digamasellidae, Laelaptonyssidae, Ologamasidae e Teranyssidae também foram preparadas. Digamasellidae é composta de 277 espécies de 11 gêneros, Laelaptonyssidae, 8 espécies de um gênero, Ologamasidae 450 espécies de 44 gêneros e Teranyssidae, uma única espécie. As espécies de Interrhodeus Karg, Pennarhodeus Karg, Poropodalius Karg e Protogamasellopsis Evans e Purvis, todos Rhodacaridae, foram examinadas, realizando-se a caracterização dos gêneros, a diagnose de cada espécie, descrições complementares de algumas espécies e uma chave para ajudar na separação das espécies de cada gênero. A re-avaliação dessas espécies permitiu a conclusão de que estas estão corretamente colocadas em Rhodacaridae. Também como resultado deste trabalho, um novo gênero e cinco novas espécies de Rhodacaridae assim como quatro novas espécies de Ologamasidae foram descritas e novos registros de ácaros desses grupos foram estabelecidos, como resultado do estudo de ácaros do sudeste do Brasil e Iran. Uma chave taxonômica para separar as 60 espécies de Gamasiphis (Ologamasidae) descritas de diferentes partes do mundo foi preparada. O estudo realizado representa uma significativa contribuição para o conhecimento da taxonomia de Rhodacaroidea.

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Vidal, Jean-Luc. "Mise en place des bonnes pratiques de stérilisation à l'hôpital." Paris 5, 1991. http://www.theses.fr/1991PA05P047.

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