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Spider-mite problems and control in Taiwan.

C C Ho1

  • 1Taiwan Agricultural Research Institute, Department of Applied Zoology, Wufeng, Taichung, ROC. ccho@wufeng.tari.gov.tw

Experimental & Applied Acarology
|January 13, 2001
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Spider mites are significant agricultural pests in Taiwan, with resistance to pesticides a growing concern. Biological control using natural predators offers a promising alternative for sustainable pest management.

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Entomology
  • Pest Management

Background:

  • Spider mites emerged as major agricultural pests in Taiwan in the 1980s.
  • Ten of 74 recorded species, particularly Tetranychus kanzawai, cause significant crop damage.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To review the status of spider mite infestations in Taiwan.
  • To evaluate current control strategies and explore alternatives.

Main Methods:

  • Literature review of spider mite species and their impact in Taiwan.
  • Analysis of current pest control practices, including acaricide use and resistance.
  • Assessment of biological control agents for spider mite management.

Main Results:

  • Spider mites are a year-round problem in Taiwan, with precipitation influencing population dynamics.

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  • Acaricide resistance is a significant issue, despite the registration of 50 acaricides.
  • Predatory mites (Phytoseiidae) and lacewings (Chrysopidae) show potential for effective biological control.

    • Conclusions:

    • Integrated pest management strategies are needed to address spider mite resistance.
    • Intensified marketing of biological control agents is crucial for sustainable agriculture.