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Aerial movements of mites in almonds: Implications for pest management

Authors

Marjorie A. Hoy
Hugo E. van de Baan
J. J. Rob Groot
Ross P. Field

Authors Affiliations

Majorie A. Hoy is Professor and Entomologist, Department of Entomological Sciences, University of California, Berkeley; Hugo E. van de Baan is graduate students from Agricultural University, Wageningen, The Netherlands, who visited Berkeley for six months during 1982 and 1983, respectively; J. J. Rob Groot is graduate students from Agricultural University, Wageningen, The Netherlands, who visited Berkeley for six months during 1982 and 1983, respectively; Ross P. Field is a former graduate student, Department of Entomology, UC Berkeley, now Senior Research Officer, Keith Turnbull Research Institute, Frankston, Victoria, Australia.

Publication Information

Hilgardia 38(9):21-23. DOI:10.3733/ca.v038n09p21. September 1984.

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Abstract

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Spider mites and predatory mites can live all year on deciduous trees and vines. During the growing season they colonize the foliage, and during winter they overwinter under bark and in crevices in a state of dormancy (diapause). Spider mites and predatory mites can move from plant to plant by walking or they can be accidentally transferred by other organisms. Spider mites are also known to disperse aerially, and clusters of spider mite females can sometimes be seen on the tips of branches before their dispersal. Some spider mite species drop from leaves on thin silk strands and are picked up by the wind.

Hoy M, van de Baan H, Rob Groot J, Field R. 1984. Aerial movements of mites in almonds: Implications for pest management. Hilgardia 38(9):21-23. DOI:10.3733/ca.v038n09p21
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