Spider mites and broad mite occurring on Jatropha curcas L. and the potential of predatory mites

Creator

Marcela M. Navasero, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Mario V. Navasero, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Leonila A. Corpuz-Raros, University of the Philippines Los Banos
Virgilio T. Villancio, University of the Philippines Los Banos

Issue Date

10-2008

Abstract

Phytophagous mites, namely, two spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch and broad mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus (Banks), infest Jatropha curcas L. The former causes yellowing of leaves and premature leaf fall of infested plants while the latter causes distortion and “mosaic” symptom on young leaves. Two predatory phytoseiid mites, Neoseiulus longispinosus Koch and N. calorai (Corpus-Raros and Rimando), are potential biological control agents against the two pest species.

Source or Periodical Title

Philippine Entomologist

ISSN

0048-3753

Volume

22

Issue

2

Page

223

Document Type

Article

Frequency

semi-annually

Language

English

Recommended Citation

Navasero, Marcela M.; Navasero, Mario V.; Corpuz-Raros, Leonila A.; and Villancio, Virgilio T., "Spider mites and broad mite occurring on Jatropha curcas L. and the potential of predatory mites" (2008). Journal Article. 5514.
https://www.ukdr.uplb.edu.ph/journal-articles/5514

En – AGROVOC descriptors

JATROPHA CURCAS; ACARINA; PEST INSECTS; PESTS; PREDATORY MITES; PREDATORS