Handbook of Mites of Economic Plants, The: Identification, Bio-ecology and Control

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Review “A precious work from an acarological point of view. Dr. Vacante has put together the best world literature on Eriophyids of economical importance....He is to be highly praised for it.” (Carlos H.W. Flechtmann) Read more Book Description This book provides an encyclopedic reference to the major mites, described by family in terms of their internal and external morphology, bio-ecology and family systematics. Methods of mite collection and laboratory study are described, as well as species diagnostic characteristics, worldwide distribution, host plants, identification by the type of damage they cause and control strategies, including chemical and biological intervention and integrated pest management measures. Mites of the following families are included: Eriophyoidea, Tarsonemidae, Tuckerellidae, Tenuipalpidae, Tetranychidae, Acaridae, Penthaleidae. Read more See all Editorial Reviews