Huang H, Xu XN, Lv JL, Li GT, Wang ED, Gao YL (2013) Impact of proteins and saccharides on mass production of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Acari: Acaridae) and its predator Neoseiulus barkeri (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Biocontrol Sci Tech 23:1231–1244 Cloutier C, Arodokoun D, Johnson SG, Gelinas L (1995) Thermal dependence of Amblyseius cucumeris (Acarina: Phytoseiidae) and Orius insidiosus (Heteroptera: Anthocoridae) in greenhouses. In: Parker BL, Skinner M, Lewis T (eds) Thrips biology and management. NATO ASI Series (Series A: Life Sciences), vol 276. Springer, Boston, pp 231–235 Neoseiulus californicus is a predatory mite that feeds on Tetranychid mites. This species was first described on lemons from California under the name Typhlodromus californicus in 1954. [1] Description [ edit ]

There are several species of Spider Mite with the most common being the Two Spotted Spider Mite ( tetranychus urticae ). These mites have an oval body and eight legs. They vary in colour from green, yellow, orange-red and dark brown. The eggs are circular and generally located on the underside of leaves. The damage will be evident with the yellowing of leaves, especially on the underside. Yellow dots will also show on top with the whole leaf eventually turning yellow. Spider Mites can also produce webbing on leaves when the population is high. McMurtry JA, Mahr DL, Johnson HG (1976) Geographic races in the predaceous mite, Amblyseius potentillae (Acari: Phytoseiidae). Int J Acarol 2:23–28Filgueiras RMC, Mendes JA, da Silva FWB, Neto EPS, Melo JWS (2020c) Prey stage preference and functional and numerical responses of Neoseiulus barkeri Hughes (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to eggs of Raoiella indica Hirst (Acari: Tenuipalpidae). Syst Appl Acarol 25(6):1147–1157. https://doi.org/10.11158/saa.25.6.16 Buitenhuis R, Murphy G, Shipp L, Scott-Dupree C (2015) Amblyseius swirskii in greenhouse production systems: a floriculture perspective. Exp Appl Acarol 65:451–464 Schausberger P (1999) Predation preference of Typhlodromus pyri and Kampimodromus aberrans (Acari: Phytoseiidae) when offered con- and heterospecific immature life stages. Exp Appl Acarol 23:389–398

McMurtry JA, Croft BA (1997) Life-style of Phytoseiidae mites and their roles in biological control. Annu Rev Entomol 42:291–321 Momen FM, El-Borolossy ME (2010) Juvenile survival and development in three phytoseiid species (Acari: Phytoseiidae) feeding on con– and heterospecific immatures. Acta Phytopathol Entomol Hung 45:349–357Introduce the predators after Spider Mite have been observed, and apply them close, or onto, the infected areas of the plant. In high infestations, repeated applications may be required to build up their numbers to a level where they will outcompete and completely control the Spider Mite. 2. The Best Predator For Preventative Applications: Amblyseius californicus

Spider Mites will often go unnoticed early in their development, and with increasing temperatures the pest population rapidly develops. These tiny mites feed on the plant sap and tissue, stunting and killing off plant growth.De la Torre PE, Cuervo N (2019) Actualización de la lista de ácaros (Arachnida: Acari) de Cuba. Revista Ibérica De Aracnología 34:102–118 Gillespie D.R. and Quiring D.J. M. 1992. Competition between Orius tristicolor (White) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) and Amblyseius cucumeris (Oudemans) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) feeding on Frankliniella occidentalis (Pergande) (Thysanoptera: Thripidae). Can. Entomol. 124: 1123-1128. Arredondo-Bernal HC, Rodríguez-Vélez B (2020) Biological control in Mexico. In: van Lenteren JC, Bueno VHP, Luna MG, Colmenarez YC (eds) Biological control in Latin America and the Caribbean. CABI International, Wallingford, pp 308–335 Biological Control of Oligonychus perseae (Acari: Tetranychidae) on Avocado: II. Evaluating the Efficacy of Galendromus helveolus and Neoseiulus californicus (Acari: Phytoseiidae), UC Riverside, International Journal of Acarology Croft B.A. and MacRae I.V. 1992b. Persistence of Typhlodromus pyri and Metaseiulus occidentalis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) on apple after inoculative release and competition with Zetzellia mali (Acari: Stigmaeidae). Environ. Entomol. 21: 1168-1177.