“…Species with endophytic life histories may be particularly useful as they can be conveniently applied (e.g., via seed soaking or coating), persist and spread within the host crop plant, prime host defence pathways and offer protection against a broad range of pests (not limited to mites) and may be less susceptible to factors limiting efficacy in the field (low moisture and UV light) [ 171 , 192 , 193 , 194 ]. Furthermore, evidence suggests that some acaripathogens may be compatible with predatory mites and, in some cases, can have a synergistic effect [ 195 , 196 , 197 , 198 , 199 , 200 , 201 , 202 , 203 ] although negative interactions are reported [ 204 , 205 , 206 , 207 ]. Endophytic mycoacarcides may therefore play an increasingly important role in future integrated pest management systems to control phytophagous mites and reduce acaricide resistance [ 208 ].…”