The present study investigated the efficiency of essential oils extracted from different aromatic and medicinal plant sources on Aceria guerreronis Keifer, one of the serious pests of coconut.
Susmita Patnaik +5 more
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Essais de lutte chimique contre Aceria guerreronis (Keifer) [PDF]
Une série d'essais ont été réalisés pour lutter contre Aceria guerreronis à l'aide de différents pesticides. Au total 27 spécialités ont été testées. Seules les plus intéressantes d'entre elles ont été retenues de façon à préciser les doses et fréquences
Mariau, Dominique, Tchibozo, H.M.
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First record of Aceria guerreronis Keifer, 1965 (Acari: Eriophyidae) in Panama
Aceria guerreronis or coconut mite, has been documented for the first time in the Republic of Panama. The species was detected in the Cinta Costanera in Panama City, where Cocos nucifera fruits exhibited the characteristic symptoms of the pest.
Santos Díaz-Martínez +1 more
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FIRST RECORD OF THE INCIDENCE OF THE COCONUT MITE, ACERIA (ERIOPHYES) GUERRERONIS KEIFER IN NIGERIA
In continuation of the search for the causes of premature nutfall of coconut palms in Nigeria, samples of fresh fallen nuts were examined under the microscope. Coconut palms (Chowghot Dwarf green (Indian), Malayian Dwarf yellow and Malayian Dwarf orange
C.I. Aisagbonhi, R.V. Nair, K.O. Kolade
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Acaricidal activity of palm oil on Aceria guerreronis (Acari:Eriophyidae) and a nontarget predator. [PDF]
The coconut mite,Aceria guerreronisKeifer (Acari: Eriophyidae), is a severe andubiquitous pest of coconut plantations worldwide. Vegetable oils contain fatty acids that areactive against a variety of agricultural pests; however, little is known about ...
FREITAS, G. S. de +5 more
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Aceria guerreronis : récent ravageur de la cocoteraie dahoméenne [PDF]
Acarien de la famille des Eriophydes, Aceria guerreronis est un dangereux ravageur du cocotier. Logé sous les pièces florales des noix, il pique l'épiderme en formation qui, par la suite, se craquelle jusqu'à la formation de profondes crevasses dans le ...
Mariau, Dominique
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Entomopathogenic fungi: Control of Aceria guerreronis in commercial planting of Cocos nucifera. [PDF]
The coconut mite (Aceria guerreronis - Eriophyidae) attacks coconut fruits, inhabits the meristematic region, and causes losses in fruit production. Chemicals are the main control measures but successive applications can cause resistance in mites.
ALFAIA, J. P. de +8 more
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Integrated management of Eriophyid mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer on coconut in Tamil Nadu, India
A field experiment was conducted at Vellalore from January 2002 to December 2004 to evaluate the influence of organic and inorganic nutrients and the effect of botanicals and insecticide against coconut eriophyid mite. Soil application of nutrients along
K. Ramaraju
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Neem: A Novel Biocide for Pest and Disease Control of Plants
Plant extracts have recently captivated scientists’ attention as a potential source of biocide for plant protection. This is due to the health and environmental risks associated with the widespread use of synthetic chemicals with adverse effects on humans, nontarget organisms, and the agroecosystem.
Stephen Adusei +2 more
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Size of predatory mites and refuge entrance determine success of biological control of the coconut mite [PDF]
Published online: 06 July 2016Predators face the challenge of accessing prey that live in sheltered habitats. The coconut mite Aceriaguerreronis Keifer (Acari: Eriophyidae) lives hidden beneath the perianth, which is appressed to the coconut fruit ...
Hanna, R. +7 more
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