The eriophyid mite Aceria guerreronis occurs in most coconut growing regions of the world and causes enormous damage to coconut fruits. The concealed environment of the fruit perianth under which the mite resides renders its control extremely difficult. Recent studies suggest that biological cont...
Lawson-Balagbo, L.M.
,
Gondim, M.G.C.
,
Moraes, G.J. de
,
Hanna, R
,
Schausberger, P.
,
[Compatibility of Neoseiulus paspalivorus and Proctolaelaps bickleyi, candidate biocontrol agents of the coconut mite Aceria guerreronis: spatial niche use and intraguild predation]
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Compatibility of Neoseiulus paspalivorus and Proctolaelaps bickleyi, candidate biocontrol agents of the coconut mite Aceria guerreronis: spatial niche use and intraguild predation
The tiny size of eriophyoid mites is a key feature regarding their status as herbivorous pests. Many eriophyoid species are highly host specific and live in concealed sites (refuges) on their hosts, which are difficult to access by natural enemies. We explored the spatial refuge used by one of th...
Lawson-Balagbo, L.M.
,
Gondim, M.G.C.
,
Moraes, G.J. de
,
Hanna, R.
,
Schausberger, P.
,
[Refuge use by the coconut mite Aceria guerreronis: fine scale distribution and association with other mites under the perianth]
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Refuge use by the coconut mite Aceria guerreronis: fine scale distribution and association with other mites under the perianth
The eriophyoid mite Aceria guerreronis Keifer (Eriophyidae), commonly called the coconut mite, is a key pest of coconut fruits. Surveys conducted on coconut palms in Brazil revealed the predatory mites Neoseiulus paspalivorus DeLeon (Phytoseiidae) and Proctolaelaps bickleyi Bram (Ascidae) as the ...
Lawson-Balagbo, L.M.
,
Gondim, M.G.C.
,
Moraes, G.J. de
,
Hanna, R.
,
Schausberger, P.
,
[Life history of the predatory mites Neoseiulus paspalivorus and Proctolaelaps bickleyi, candidates for biological control of Aceria guerreronis]
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Life history of the predatory mites Neoseiulus paspalivorus and Proctolaelaps bickleyi, candidates for biological control of Aceria guerreronis
Coconut is an important crop in tropical and subtropical regions. Among the mites that infest coconut palms, Aceria guerreronis Keifer is economically the most important. We conducted surveys throughout the coconut growing areas of Brazil. Samples were taken from attached coconuts, leaflets, fall...
Lawson-Balagbo, L.M.
,
Gondim, M.G.C.
,
Moraes, G.J. de
,
Hanna, R.
,
Schausberger, P.
,
[Exploration of the acarine fauna on coconut palm in Brazil with emphasis on Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae) and its natural enemies]
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Exploration of the acarine fauna on coconut palm in Brazil with emphasis on Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae) and its natural enemies