The predatory mite (Acari: Phytoseiidae) Neoseiulus barkeri is one of the native predators of. In order to investigate the semi-mass breeding methods of the predatory mite, different diets including different biological stages of three storage mite species Tyrophagus pu
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The predatory mite (Acari: Phytoseiidae) Neoseiulus barkeri is one of the native predators of. In order to investigate the semi-mass breeding methods of the predatory mite, different diets including different biological stages of three storage mite species Tyrophagus putrescentiae, Tyrolichus casei and (Acari: Acaridae) Rhizoglyphus robini and different plant pollens (corn and date pollen) were used in rearing containers on wet sponge. Storage mites fed with wheat bran, yeast and corn pollen. The number of predatory mites counted one, two, three and four weeks later. It was more suitable to use larger containers for predatory rearing. Among the three prey species used, the storage mite T. putrescentiae provided better food for the predatory mite, so in the fourth count, the number of mites reached 17.12. Corn pollen is the best option for predatory mites due to the presence of compounds that are more nutritious and the simplicity of its preparation. Increasing the amount of pollen or bran containing storage mites did not affect the increase in the number of predatory mites. T. putrescentia storage mite along with wheat bran, yeast and corn pollen are recommended in breeding this predator.
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