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Creator:: Horton, Rene N.
Abstract:: The life history, temperature, humidity, and feeding requirements of the phytoseiid predator mite, Typhlodromus americanus Chant and Yoshida-Shaul were tested in the laboratory. Occurance of the mite in the field during different times of the year was investigated as well. Effects of temperature and humidity on egg hatch, the feeding...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: different food sources were investigated in the laboratory. The use of the mite as a biological control

Creator:: Groth, Eric M.
Abstract:: Pergamasus quisquiliarum Canestini is a polyphagous predatory mite that has been shown to feed on the economically important arthropod, Scutigerella immaculata Newport (Symphyla: Scutigerellidae), Collembola, Diptera larvae, Enchytraeid worms, and miscellaneous other soil organisms. This study examined the feeding behavior of P. quisquiliarum, the effects of cover cropping and tillage...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: potential of this mite as a biological control agent against symphylans in the field is still implied by

Creator:: Prischmann, Deirdre A.
Abstract:: During summer of 1998 and 1999, 34 and 10 vineyard sites, respectively, were sampled to assess spider mite pests and associated biological control by phytoseiid mites. Vineyards studied spanned five major valleys in western Oregon where grape production occurs. Leaf samples were taken from site perimeters and centers. One leaf...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: assess spider mite pests and associated biological control by phytoseiid mites. Vineyards studied

Creator:: Pratt, Paul D. (Paul David), 1970-
Abstract:: Intra- and interplant movement and dispersal of the predator mites Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor) and Neoseiulus fallacis (Garman) were studied on both lima bean (Phaseolus lunatus L.) and apple (Malus pumila Miller) branch plant systems that were seeded with excess numbers of the spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch. Individuals of either...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: than does N. fallacis. Spatial patterns of dispersal and biological control of pest mites are

Creator:: Dunley, John E.
Abstract:: Dispersal and colonization of young potted apple trees by the spider-mite predators Metaseiulus occidentalis Nesbitt and Typhlodromus pyri Scheuten were studied in the Hood River Valley of Oregon. Experimental mini-orchards of 10 four-year old potted apple trees were established at distances of 0, 10, and 100 m downwind from commercial...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: orchard for control of non-mite pests was similar. All orchards had a history of biological control of

Creator:: Woods, Joanna L.
Abstract:: The twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae), is a worldwide pest of numerous agronomic and horticultural plants. Conservation biological control of this pest can be unreliable due to asynchrony of natural enemies and certain horticultural practices that have a direct or indirect affect on natural enemies and the...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Biological Control of Tetranychus urticae Predators of twospotted spider mite consist of many generalist

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