11 research outputs found
Effects of margosan-o™, azatin™ and RD9-repelin® on spiders, and on predacious and phytophagous mites
Biological control of the two-spotted spider mite (<i>Tetranychus urticae</i>) in cucumber greenhouses in Jordan and Israel
The potential of middle eastern flora as a source of new safe bio-acaricides to controlTetranychus cinnabarinus, the carmine spider mite
The potential of pomegranate peel and heartwood extracts as a source of new bioacaricides to control the carmine spider mite <i>Tetranychus cinnabarinus</i>
A review of the major biological approaches to control the worldwide pest Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) with special reference to natural pesticides
The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, is a phytophagous pest that can cause significant yield losses in many agricultural crops, including fruits, cotton, vegetables, and ornamentals. To date, 3877 host species have been reported around the world in both outdoor crops and greenhouses. In this paper, we present the common methods to control this pest including chemical and biological practices. While synthetic acaricides have been widely used to manage T. urticae, in recent years, interest in pesticides derived from plants has increased considerably as a result of environmental concerns and pest population resistance to conventional pesticides. Some botanical pesticides can be easily produced,are relatively efficient against pests, and with few exceptions, their mammalian toxicity and persistence in the environment is low. Thus, the use of plant extracts appears to be a promising alternative strategy for pest management. The present paper reviews studies on the biocidal activities of plant extracts, including essential oils, against T. urticae, a plant-feeding mite found worldwide and a serious agricultural and home garden pest