Citrus Mites

Citrus Mites
Author: Vincenzo Vacante
Publisher: CABI
Total Pages: 392
Release: 2010-01-01
Genre: Citrus
ISBN: 1845934997

Citrus pests are a serious issue for crop growers, causing problems in yield and economic losses. This title studies mites harmful to citrus plants from various citrus growing regions around the world. It addresses methods of removal from plants, describes symptoms of damage caused by pests and discusses methods of eradication and control.

Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security

Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security
Author: Omkar Ph.D.
Publisher: Academic Press
Total Pages: 764
Release: 2016-02-03
Genre: Science
ISBN: 0128032669

Ecofriendly Pest Management for Food Security explores the broad range of opportunity and challenges afforded by Integrated Pest Management systems. The book focuses on the insect resistance that has developed as a result of pest control chemicals, and how new methods of environmentally complementary pest control can be used to suppress harmful organisms while protecting the soil, plants, and air around them. As the world's population continues its rapid increase, this book addresses the production of cereals, vegetables, fruits, and other foods and their subsequent demand increase. Traditional means of food crop production face proven limitations and increasing research is turning to alternative means of crop growth and protection. - Addresses environmentally focused pest control with specific attention to its role in food security and sustainability. - Includes a range of pest management methods, from natural enemies to biomolecules. - Written by experts with extensive real-world experience.

World Catalogue of the Spider Mite Family

World Catalogue of the Spider Mite Family
Author: Flechtmann
Publisher: BRILL
Total Pages: 404
Release: 2023-09-25
Genre: Architecture
ISBN: 9004630538

This catalogue provides an exhaustive list on the distribution and number of species of spider mites