The Broad mite, Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks), a résumé of a widely distributed invasive species and plants pest

Subject Areas : entomology and othea arthropods

R. A. Baker ¹ (Faculty of Biological Sciences, University of Leeds, Yorks, UK)
M. Arbabi ² (Iranian Research Institute of Plant Protections, Tehran, Iran)

Received: 2015-04-14 Accepted : 2015-06-20 Published : 2015-08-23

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Abstract :

This paper deals with some of the current issuers involving Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks), a plant feeding invasive mite which is a destructive pest worldwide. Heavy infestations can cause serious damage to a large number of plant families especially in commercial glasshouses. Aspects of the biology will be considered including a brief reference to control measures.