Niche Modeling May Explain the Historical Population Failure of in Taiwan: Implications of Biocontrol Strategies.

Biological control commonly involves the commercialization and introduction of natural enemies. Athias-Henriot, a mite species widely used in the control of spider mites, was imported to Taiwan in the 1990s and was mass-reared and released into the field. However, none have been observed in comprehensive surveys of phytoseiid mites for over 30 years.