“…However, there are some risks associated with this approach and it should be done with caution. It is known that some species of astigmatid mites, including T. putrescentiae, can feed on soft plant tissues and damage them (Czaikowska, van de Vrie, & Kropczynska, 1988;Oliveira, Návia, & Frizzas, 2007). Also, some astigmatid mites are a source of allergens that can persist and accumulate in the environment, and may cause respiratory problems in workers (Arlian, Vyszenski-Moher, Johansson, & van Hage-Hamsten, 1997;Green & Woolcock, 1978;Johansson, Johansson, & van Hage-Hamsten, 1994).…”