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- The study investigated the prevalence of phytophagous (plant-eating) and predatory mites in seven vegetable crops in Egypt during 2017-2018, focusing on their potential for biological pest control.
- The two-spotted spider mite was identified as the primary pest, while certain species of predatory mites, particularly within the Phytoseiidae family, were found to dominate as natural enemies of pests.
- The research suggests that native predatory mites may be effective biocontrol agents, making them valuable for future Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategies in Egypt.
Article Abstract
During this study the frequency of occurrence and dominance of phytophagous and predatory mites harboring seven vegetable crops in Egypt, namely common bean, cowpea, eggplant, okra, squash, sweet pepper and sweet potato during 2017-2018 were investigated to identify predatory mites that might be useful for the biological control of the phytophagous mites. Three phytophagous and nine predatory mite species were surveyed. The two spotted spider mite Koch of the family Tetranychidae was the dominant pest on these vegetables, while phytoseiids (Athias- Henriot), (Athias- Henriot) and Chant were the dominant predators. The population of the native or indigenous phytoseiid mite fauna in Egypt such as could be considered as a good biocontrol agent and a part of the Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program in the future. Mite fauna of Egypt especially local populations of can be considered for implementation in future Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
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| http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8176132 | PMC |
| http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.sjbs.2021.03.004 | DOI Listing |
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