Methods for routine detection, collection and extraction of eriophyoid mites and their eggs are described. They allow for the collection of numerous mites from complex plant structures and from low-density populations spread on large plant surfaces. Washing parts of infested plants with a solution containing bleach and detergent easily removes live and dead eriophyoids. These mites can be concentrated by sieving through fine mesh screens or centrifugation and subsequently managed for many purposes (i.e. rearing, host-specificity bioassays or field release, slide preparation, mite surveys, estimation of mite population size, etc.).
Detection, extraction, and collection of Eriophyoid mites
DE LILLO, Enrico
2007-01-01
Abstract
Methods for routine detection, collection and extraction of eriophyoid mites and their eggs are described. They allow for the collection of numerous mites from complex plant structures and from low-density populations spread on large plant surfaces. Washing parts of infested plants with a solution containing bleach and detergent easily removes live and dead eriophyoids. These mites can be concentrated by sieving through fine mesh screens or centrifugation and subsequently managed for many purposes (i.e. rearing, host-specificity bioassays or field release, slide preparation, mite surveys, estimation of mite population size, etc.).File in questo prodotto:
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