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.
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Gondim, M.G.C.
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Moraes, G.J. de
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Hanna, R
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Schausberger, P.
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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]
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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
Neoseiulus baraki Athias-Henriot (Acari: Phytoseiidae) has been reported from the Americas, Africa and Asia, often in association with Aceria guerreronis Keifer (Acari: Eriophyidae), one of the most important pests of coconut (Cocos nucifera L.) in different parts of the world. That phytoseiid ha...
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.
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Gondim, M.G.C.
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Moraes, G.J. de
,
Hanna, R.
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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.
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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
Predators face the challenge of accessing prey that live in sheltered habitats. The coconut mite Aceriaguerreronis Keifer (Acari: Eriophyidae) lives hidden beneath the perianth, which is appressed to the coconut fruit surface, where they feed on the meristematic tissue. Its natural enemy, the pre...
Silva, F.R. da
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Moraes, G.J. de
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Lesna, I.
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Sato, Y.
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Vásquez, C.
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Hanna, R.
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Sabelis, M.W.
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Janssen, A.
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[Size of predatory mites and refuge entrance determine success of biological control of the coconut mite]
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Size of predatory mites and refuge entrance determine success of biological control of the coconut mite
Bellotti, Anthony C.
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Moraes, G.J. de
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Fernando, P
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[Classical biological control of the coconut mite (Aceria guerreronis) in Sri Lanka]
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Classical biological control of the coconut mite (Aceria guerreronis) in Sri Lanka
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