pt. I. Introduction -- 1. Greenhouses, Plants & Mites -- 2. Introduction to Acari -- 3. Methods & Techniques -- pt. II. Pest Mites -- 4. Spider Mites -- 5. False Spider Mites -- 6. Tarsonemid Mites -- 7. Eriophyoid Mites -- 8. Acarid Mites -- 9. Other Pest Mites -- pt. III. Beneficial Mites -- 10. Phytoseiid Mites -- 11. Laelapid Mites -- 12. Other Beneficial Mites -- pt. IV. Accessories -- 13. Glossary -- 14. Appendix: Mite Information Sources -- 15. Index
Summary
"This book describes the biology, identification and control of mites, and the topics covered include an introduction to the Acari, illustrated keys to orders, families and selected species, the control of pest mites and the role of beneficial mites in biological control. The book will be of interest to those working in entomology, crop protection and horticulture."--Jacket
Bibliography
Includes bibliographical references (pages 229-234) and index