Mites of greenhouses: identification, biology and control

Abstract

<title>Abstract</title> This book is divided into 4 parts: (1) an introduction to Acari and methods used for collecting mites; (2) the pest mites, including spider, false spider, tarsonemid, eriophyoid, acarid and other mites; (3) the beneficial mites including phytoseiids, laelapids and others; and (4) a glossary and an appendix containing mite information sources and the index. This book describes the biology, identification and control of mites; and contains illustrated keys to the orders, families and selected species. This book will be of interest to those working in entomology, crop protection and horticulture.