Repeated mass introductions of natural enemies have been widely used as a biological
control strategy in greenhouse systems when the resident population of natural enemies is …

The effects of cattail Typha latifolia L. pollen on development and reproduction of
Neoseiulus cucumeris (Oudemans) was determined over 25 consecutive generations (G) …

Although phytoseiids are best known as predators of phytophagous mites and other small
arthropods, several species can also feed and reproduce on pollen. In laboratory assays, we …

Abstract Integrated Pest Management programs rely heavily on maximum preservation of
predatory insects and mites. Considering the fact that the pollen spectrum accepted by …

Abstract Neoseiulus cucumeris (Oudemans)(Acari: Phytoseiidae), an economically
important biocontrol agent, was reared on almond pollen for 50 generations. We evaluated …

The generalist predatory mite, Neoseiulus cucumeris (Oudemans) is one of the most
effective natural enemies on many crops in indoor cultivations. As supply of alternative food …

The age-specific functional and numerical responses of Neoseiulus cucumeris Oudemans
(Mesostigmata: Phytoseiidae) on eggs of the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae …

The date palm mite, Oligonychus afrasiaticus (McGregor)(Acari: Tetranychidae), is a serious
pest of dates in the Middle East and North Africa, inflicting severe economic damage if not …

Phytoseiids are possibly the most important mites used in biological control and are usually
produced using a tritrophic system that, although efficient, is expensive and laborious. Mites …

Abstract Thrips palmi Karny and Frankliniella schultzei Trybom (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)
are serious pests of various crops of economic importance across the globe. Two species of …