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Distribution of Mites Inhabiting Agricultural Importance, with Emphasis on Predators Role in Pest Control

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Last updated: 24 Dec 2024

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The current study demonstrated the frequency and prevalence of various mite species on various vegetation types in the Egyptian governorates of Giza and Monufia. Between June 2019 and July 2021, samples were collected monthly from leaves, litter, and soil of fruit trees, vegetable crops, and ornamental plants at both locations. Leave samples were examined directly; however, soil and litter samples were extracted using modified Tullgren funnels. The mite survey revealed the occurrence of 19 predatory mite species belonging to four mesostigmatic families and three prostigmatic families. Nine of which are predatory species belong to the family Phytoseiidae and some of these predators are commercially produced as biological control agents such as Phytoseiulus persimilis Athias-Henriot, Euseius scutalis (Athias-Henriot), Neoseiulus californicus (McGregor) and Amblyseius swirskii Athias-Henriot that have been successfully applied in many countries and play an important role in control of mite pests. The presence of them is related to six species of plant-feeding mites from two families (Tetranychidae and Tenuipalpidae). In addition to three mite species with uncertain feeding habits in the family Tydeidae. The relationship between predators and pest reduction is discussed. The frequency of different mite habitats inhabiting several cultivations was mentioned as well. Obtained results are necessarily being considered in biological control decisions.

DOI

10.21608/eajbsa.2023.329416

Keywords

Diversity, Frequency, Frugivorous mites, IPM, phytophagous mites, Predators

Authors

First Name

Aya

Last Name

Gazoly

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H.

Affiliation

Zoology and Agricultural Nematology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

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gazolyaya09@gmail.com

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Egypt

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Reham

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Abo-Shnaf

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Affiliation

Vegetable and Aromatic Plant Mites Department, Plant Protection Research Institute, Agricultural Research Centre, 12611 Dokii, Giza, Egypt.

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riamaboshnaf@yahoo.com

City

Egypt

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0000-0002-4033-9063

First Name

Fatma

Last Name

Ali

MiddleName

S.

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Zoology and Agricultural Nematology Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Cairo University, Giza, Egypt.

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Egypt

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16

Article Issue

4

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44190

Issue Date

2023-12-01

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2023-11-05

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2023-12-14

Page Start

99

Page End

116

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1687-8809

Online ISSN

2090-0813

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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/article_329416.html

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Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences. A, Entomology

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https://eajbsa.journals.ekb.eg/

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Distribution of Mites Inhabiting Agricultural Importance, with Emphasis on Predators Role in Pest Control

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24 Dec 2024