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 greenhouse...

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Published in:Journal of pest science 2013-09, Vol.86 (3), p.361-386
Main Authors: Attia, Sabrine, Grissa, Kaouthar Lebdi, Lognay, Georges, Bitume, Ellyn, Hance, Thierry, Mailleux, Anne Catherine
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Acari
Acaricides
Agricultural management
Biocides
Chemical pest control
Control methods
Cotton
Crops
Essential oils
Farm buildings
Greenhouses
Mites
Organic chemistry
Pest control
Pest resistance
Pesticides
Pests
Plant extracts
Tetranychus urticae
Toxicity
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Summary: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.
ISSN:1612-4758
1612-4766
DOI:10.1007/s10340-013-0503-0