Combined releases of soil predatory mites and provisioning of free-living nematodes for the biological control of root-knot nematodes on ‘Micro Tom tomato’

Azevedo, Letícia Henrique de; Moreira, M.F.P.; Pereira, Gislene; Borges, Vanessa; Moraes, Gilberto José de; Inomoto, Mario Massayuki; Vicente, Mateus Henrique; Pinto, M. de Siqueira; Peres, Lázaro Eustáquio Pereira; Rueda-Ramírez, Diana; Carta, L. K.; Meyer, Seth D.; Mowery, Joseph; Bauchan, Gary R.; Ochoa, Ronald; Palevsky, E.

doi:10.1016/j.biocontrol.2020.104280

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“…Under greenhouse conditions, a reduction of 78% and 72% were observed in the population of T. tabaci in the presence of G aculeifer and P. bituberosus, respectively in onion plants (Castro-López and Martínez-Osorio 2021). However, complementary field studies should be conducted to explore other possibilities, including the association of T. tabaci pre-pupae and pupae with other food sources such as nematodes (Rueda-Ramírez et al 2019; Azevedo et al 2019, 2020, naturally found in agricultural ecosystems (Rueda-Ramírez et al 2018. The use of entomopathogenic fungi in combination with predatory mites has shown good potential, as shown in the study conducted by Saito and Brownbridge (2016), in which mortality of thrips was higher than 90%.…”

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Predation and oviposition rates of Gaeolaelaps aculeifer and Parasitus bituberosus (Acari: Laelapidae and Parasitidae) on pre-pupae/pupae of Thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

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Thrips tabaci Lindeman is one of the main insect pests of onion (Allium cepa L.) in Colombia and several other countries. Strategies for its control are currently based on the use of chemical products. In a recent survey, Gaeolaelaps aculeifer (Canestrini) and Parasitus bituberosus Karg, two soil-dwelling predatory mite species (Acari: Mesostigmata), were found associated with this crop at Boyacá department, Colombia. Given that T. tabaci spends its pre-pupal and pupal stages in the soil, this study was conducted to evaluate the predation and oviposition of G. aculeifer and P. bituberosus on these developmental stages under laboratory conditions. The predators consumed up to 6.8 ± 0.52 and 6.9 ± 0.45 T. tabaci pre-pupae/ pupae, respectively, when offered 6 –10 prey a day. The maximum oviposition rates were 4.4 ± 0.25 eggs/female/day for G. aculeifer and 6.9 ± 0.26 eggs/female/day for P. bituberosus, with a mean egg viability higher than 91% for both predators. These results suggest that the evaluated predators may affect the population of T. tabaci under field conditions, and that the conduction of complementary studies on those predators is warranted, envisioning their practical use for T. tabaci control in Colombia.

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Predation and oviposition rates of Gaeolaelaps aculeifer and Parasitus bituberosus (Acari: Laelapidae and Parasitidae) on pre-pupae/pupae of Thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

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“…In several cases, the use of organic amendments has been shown to reduce populations of organisms considered to be pests such as phytoparasitic nematodes (e.g., [74][75][76][77][78]), and phytophagous mites (e.g., [79]), as well as damage by some phytophagous insects (e.g., [80]), and the increase of organisms considered beneficial such as free-living nematodes (e.g., [74,76,78,80]) and predatory mites (e.g., [74,75,79]). At laboratory level and on a small scale, it has been shown that, for some organisms such as some predatory mite species, the addition of alternative such as free-living nematodes can enhance their survival and reproduction and, in turn, their densities [81][82][83], which would be reflected in an increase in the control of phytophagous organisms [82,83]. Thus, increasing diversity in the soil, which also includes alternative prey, can favor the increase and permanence of biological control agents.…”

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A Review of Prospective Biocontrol Agents and Sustainable Soil Practices for Bulb Mite (Acari: Acaridae) Management

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Mites of the genus Rhizoglyphus (Acari: Acaridae) are serious pests of plants belonging to the orders Liliales and Asparagales such as onions, garlic, lilies, and tulips. Their control by synthetic pesticides is becoming problematic as a result of resistance development in these mites and environmental and health issues. New pest control methods thus need to be developed. This review provides an overview of studies related to bulb mite management. Entomopathogenic fungi and generalist predatory mites are prospective agents for biological control of these pests while entomopathogenic nematodes and the metabolites of their symbiotic bacteria seems to be less effective. There are, however, many more organisms in the soil that might play important roles in biological control of bulb mites as well as other soil pests of these bulbous plants. Therefore, a holistic approach based on the understanding of food webs in the soil environment and their ecological services is essential for developing effective control of bulb mites. For the rehabilitation and conservation of soil biodiversity supporting these ecosystem services, emphasis must be placed on sustainable soil management (e.g., ensuring green coverage, minimal soil disturbance and high content of organic matter).

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“…(Actinotrichida: Trombidifromes: Erythraeidae) Frankliniella occidentalis 27 Blattisocius dolichus Ma (Parasitiformes: Mesotigmata: Blattisociidae) Radophulus similis (Cobb) Thorne (burrowing nematode) (Rhabditica: Panagrolaimida: Pratylenchidae ) 11 Meloidogyne incognita 37 Geolaelaps gillespiei n. sp. (Parasitiformes: Mesostigmata: Lealapidae) Frankliniella occidentalis 5 Parasitus bitoberosus Karg (Parasitiformes: Mesotigmata: Parasitidae) Thrips tabaci 9 Lasioseius fimetorum Karg (Parasitiformes: Mesostigmata: Ascidae) Frankliniella occidentalis 12 Cunaxa capreolus (Berlese) (Acariformes: Trombidiformes: Cunaxidae) Meloidogyne incognita 2 Tylenchulus semipenetrans Cobb (citrus nematode) (Tylenchina: Tylenchida: Tylenchulidae) 2 Table reference list: 1 Ajvad et al ( 2018 ); 2 Al-Azzazy and Al-Rehiayani ( 2022 ); 3 Azevedo et al ( 2020 ); 4 Baatrup et al ( 2006 ); 5 Beaulieu ( 2009 ); 6 Berndt et al ( 2004a ); 7 Berndt et al ( 2004b ); 8 Castilho et al ( 2009 ); 9 Castro-López and Martínez-Osorio ( 2021 ); 10 Chambers et al ( 1993 ); 11 Chen et al ( 2013 ); 12 Enkegaard and Brødsgaard ( 2000 ); 13 Freire et al ( 2007 ); 14 Gillespie and Quiring ( 1990 ); 15 Glockemann ( 1992 ); 16 Jensen et al ( 2019 ); 17 Jess and Bingham ( 2004 ); 18 Kasuga et al ( 2006 ); 19 Lesna et al ( 1996 ); 20 Lesna et al ( 2000 ); 21 Lesna et al ( 2014 ); 22 Messelink and van Wensveen ( 2003 ); 23 Messelink and van Slooten ( 2004 ); 24 Messelink and van Holstein-Saj ( 2006 ); 25 Messelink et al ( 2008 ); 26 Moreira et al ( 2015 ); 27 Muñoz-Cárdenas et al ( 2014 ); 28 Muñoz-Cárdenas ( …”

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“… Table reference list: 1 Ajvad et al ( 2018 ); 2 Al-Azzazy and Al-Rehiayani ( 2022 ); 3 Azevedo et al ( 2020 ); 4 Baatrup et al ( 2006 ); 5 Beaulieu ( 2009 ); 6 Berndt et al ( 2004a ); 7 Berndt et al ( 2004b ); 8 Castilho et al ( 2009 ); 9 Castro-López and Martínez-Osorio ( 2021 ); 10 Chambers et al ( 1993 ); 11 Chen et al ( 2013 ); 12 Enkegaard and Brødsgaard ( 2000 ); 13 Freire et al ( 2007 ); 14 Gillespie and Quiring ( 1990 ); 15 Glockemann ( 1992 ); 16 Jensen et al ( 2019 ); 17 Jess and Bingham ( 2004 ); 18 Kasuga et al ( 2006 ); 19 Lesna et al ( 1996 ); 20 Lesna et al ( 2000 ); 21 Lesna et al ( 2014 ); 22 Messelink and van Wensveen ( 2003 ); 23 Messelink and van Slooten ( 2004 ); 24 Messelink and van Holstein-Saj ( 2006 ); 25 Messelink et al ( 2008 ); 26 Moreira et al ( 2015 ); 27 Muñoz-Cárdenas et al ( 2014 ); 28 Muñoz-Cárdenas ( 2017 ); 29 Navarro-Campos et al ( 2016 ); 30 Navarro-Campos et al ( 2020 ); 31 Pozzebon et al ( 2015 ); 32 Rahman et al ( 2012 ); 33 Sabelis et al ( 2008 ); 34 Wright and Chambers ( 1994 ); 35 Wu et al ( 2014 ); 36 Wu et al ( 2016 ); 37 Xu et al ( 2014 ); 38 Yan et al ( 2022 ); 39 Yang et al ( 2020 ); 40 Zhang et al ( 2021 ) …”

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Review: predatory soil mites as biocontrol agents of above- and below-ground plant pests

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Biological pest control is becoming increasingly important for sustainable agriculture. Although many species of natural enemies are already being used commercially, efficient biological control of various pests is still lacking, and there is a need for more biocontrol agents. In this review, we focus on predatory soil mites, their role as natural enemies, and their biocontrol potential, mainly in vegetable and ornamental crops, with an emphasis on greenhouse systems. These predators are still underrepresented in biological control, but have several advantages compared to predators living on above-ground plant parts. For example, predatory soil mites are often easy and affordable to mass rear, as most of them are generalist predators, which also means that they may be used against various pests and can survive periods of pest scarcity by feeding on alternative prey or food. Many of them can also endure unfavourable conditions, making it easier for them to establish in various crops. Based on the current literature, we show that they have potential to control a variety of pests, both in greenhouses and in the field. However, more research is needed to fully understand and appreciate their potential as biocontrol agents. We review and discuss several methods to increase their efficiency, such as supplying them with alternative food and changing soil/litter structure to enable persistence of their populations. We conclude that predatory soil mites deserve more attention in future studies to increase their application in agricultural crops.

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Combined releases of soil predatory mites and provisioning of free-living nematodes for the biological control of root-knot nematodes on ‘Micro Tom tomato’

Cited by 16 publications

References 36 publications

Predation and oviposition rates of Gaeolaelaps aculeifer and Parasitus bituberosus (Acari: Laelapidae and Parasitidae) on pre-pupae/pupae of Thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

Predation and oviposition rates of Gaeolaelaps aculeifer and Parasitus bituberosus (Acari: Laelapidae and Parasitidae) on pre-pupae/pupae of Thrips tabaci (Thysanoptera: Thripidae)

A Review of Prospective Biocontrol Agents and Sustainable Soil Practices for Bulb Mite (Acari: Acaridae) Management

Review: predatory soil mites as biocontrol agents of above- and below-ground plant pests

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