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OverviewMites are major pests of greenhouse crops and cause significant economic impact. This book describes the biology, identification and control of such mites. Topics covered include: introduction to the Acari; keys to orders, families and selected species; collecting, rearing and studying mites; pest mites and their control; beneficial mites in biological control. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Zhi-Qiang Zhang (Landcare Research, Auckland, New Zealand, the Natural History Museum, London, UK, and Fudan University, China) , Zhi-Qiang Zhang (Landcare Research, Auckland, New Zealand, the Natural History Museum, London, UK, and Fudan University, China)Publisher: CABI Publishing Imprint: CABI Publishing Dimensions: Width: 17.20cm , Height: 1.90cm , Length: 24.40cm Weight: 0.635kg ISBN: 9780851995908ISBN 10: 085199590 Pages: 240 Publication Date: 14 August 2003 Audience: College/higher education , Professional and scholarly , Tertiary & Higher Education , Professional & Vocational Format: Hardback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: Manufactured on demand  We will order this item for you from a manufactured on demand supplier. Table of ContentsPart I: Introduction 1: Greenhouses, Plants & Mites 2: Introduction to Acari 3: Methods & Techniques Part II: Pest Mites 4: Spider Mites 5: False Spider Mites 6: Tarsonemid Mites 7: Eriophyoid Mites 8: Acarid Mites 9: Other Pest Mites Part III: Beneficial Mites 10: Phytoseiid Mites 11: Laelapid Mites 12: Other Beneficial Mites Part IV: Accessories 13: Glossary Appendix 1: Mite Information Sources 13: IndexReviewsThis book can be considered as a useful pocket book of interest to those working in entomology, crop protection and horticulture. The book will be a nice addition to personal or institutional libraries. --Experimental and Applied Acarology This book contains a wealth of information particularly useful for entomologists and students with training in microscopy and monitoring methods. --Entomological News This book can be considered as a useful pocket book of interest to those working in entomology, crop protection and horticulture. --Acarologia While the majority of publications in this area focus on a particular species of mites, this book is an overview of the fauna, ecology, distribution, and economic impact of all important groups of mites that inhabit greenhouses. This makes this pioneering publication very useful, particularly for pest control specialists. --Acarina While the majority of publications in this area focus on a particular species of mites, this book is an overview of the fauna, ecology, distribution, and economic impact of all important groups of mites that inhabit greenhouses. This makes this pioneering publication very useful, particularly for pest control specialists. The book will be a nice addition to personal or institutional libraries. This book contains a wealth of information particularly useful for entomologists and students with training in microscopy and monitoring methods. This book can be considered as a useful pocket book of interest to those working in entomology, crop protection and horticulture. Author InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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