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  • 1IBED, Population Biology, University of Amsterdam, The Netherlands. nomikou@science.uva.nl

Experimental & Applied Acarology
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Five predatory mite species were evaluated for controlling the whitefly Bemisia tabaci. Euseius scutalis showed the highest intrinsic rate of increase, indicating potential for effective biological control.

Area of Science:

  • Agricultural Entomology
  • Biological Control
  • Acarology

Background:

  • Phytoseiidae mites are natural predators of whiteflies, including the resistant Bemisia tabaci, a significant greenhouse pest.
  • Bemisia tabaci exhibits high resistance to chemical insecticides, necessitating alternative control strategies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate five co-occurring predatory mite species from the Middle East as potential biological control agents for Bemisia tabaci.
  • To assess the life-history traits of these predatory mites when feeding on whiteflies and their ability to utilize alternative food sources.

Main Methods:

  • Collected five predatory mite species: Typhlodromus athiasae, Neoseiulus barkeri, Typhlodromips swirskii, Euseius scutalis, and Phytoseius finitimus.
  • Measured life-history traits, specifically the intrinsic rate of increase (rm), of each mite species when feeding on whiteflies.

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  • Assessed the reproductive capacity of the predatory mites on an alternative food source: broad bean pollen.

    • Main Results:

    • The intrinsic rates of increase (rm) for the predatory mites ranged from 0.131 to 0.215 per day.
    • Euseius scutalis exhibited the highest intrinsic rate of increase among the tested species.
    • All evaluated predatory mite species successfully survived and reproduced on a diet of broad bean pollen.

    Conclusions:

    • Several Phytoseiidae mite species demonstrate potential for biological control of Bemisia tabaci populations.
    • Euseius scutalis shows particular promise due to its high intrinsic rate of increase.
    • The ability of these mites to reproduce on broad bean pollen facilitates mass rearing and enhances their persistence in agricultural settings.