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This book is divided into 4 parts: (1) an introduction to Acari and methods used for collecting mites; (2) the pest mites, including spider, false spider, tarsonemid, eriophyoid, acarid and other mites; (3) the beneficial mites including phytoseiids, laelapids and others; and (4) a glossary and an appendix containing mite information sources and the index. This book describes the biology, identification and control of mites; and contains illustrated keys to the orders, families and selected species. This book will be of interest to those working in entomology, crop protection and horticulture.
Greenhouses, Plants & Mites -- Introduction to Acari -- Methods & Techniques -- Spider Mites -- False Spider Mites -- Tarsonemid Mites -- Eriophyoid Mites -- Acarid Mites -- Other Pest Mites -- Phytoseiid Mites -- Laelapid Mites -- Other Beneficial Mites.
Zhi-Qiang Zhang, Acarologist, Landcare Research, Auckland, New Zealand, Honorary Research Fellow, The Natural History Museum, London, UK, Adjunct Professor, School of Life Sciences, Fudan University, Shanghai, China.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.
Anatomy and Morphology (Wild Animals), (New March 2000)
Pathogen, Pest, Parasite and Weed Management (General)