A comprehensive survey of Rhinonyssid mites (Mesostigmata: Rhinonyssidae) in Northwest Russia: New mite-host associations and prevalence data [PDF]
Background: Rhinonyssid mites are permanent parasites of birds that inhabit their respiratory tract. There are around 600 species described worldwide and almost all species of birds are found to have embedded rhinonyssid mites.
Dimov, Ivan+2 more
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Screening for broad mite susceptibility in Rhododendron simsii hybrids [PDF]
Broad mite Polyphagotarsonemus latus, is a key pest of pot azalea (Rhododendron simsii Planch hybrids). No information on variation in susceptibility or potential tolerance within these plants is available to date.
De Clercq, Patrick+3 more
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Sorting of Chiral Microswimmers [PDF]
Microscopic swimmers, e.g., chemotactic bacteria and cells, are capable of directed motion by exerting a force on their environment. For asymmetric microswimmers, e.g., bacteria, spermatozoa and many artificial active colloidal particles, a torque is ...
Mijalkov, Mite, Volpe, Giovanni
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Resistance status of the carmine spider mite, Tetranychus cinnabarinus and the twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae to selected acaricides on strawberries. [PDF]
The carmine spider mite, Tetranychus cinnabarinus (Boisduval) and the twospotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, are serious pests of strawberries and many other horticultural crops.
Bi, Jian-Long+3 more
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\u3ci\u3eEutarsopolipus Davidsoni\u3c/i\u3e N. Sp. (Acari: Podapolipidae) From \u3ci\u3eChlaenius Sericeus\u3c/i\u3e (Coleoptera: Carabidae) From Ingham County, Michigan, and Redescription of Male \u3ci\u3eEutarsopolipus Regenfussi\u3c/i\u3e [PDF]
A new species of podapolipid mite from Michigan, Eutarsoplipus davidsani (Acari: Podapolipidae) is described, illustrated and compared with related species of Eutarsopolipus in the Myzus group.
Husband, Robert W
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Safety, tolerability, and impact on allergic inflammation of autologous E.coli autovaccine in the treatment of house dust mite asthma - a prospective open clinical trial [PDF]
Background: Asthma is increasing worldwide and results from a complex immunological interaction between genetic susceptibility and environmental factors. Autovaccination with E.
AE Wright+25 more
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Targeted mutagenesis using CRISPR-Cas9 in the chelicerate herbivore Tetranychus urticae [PDF]
The use of CRISPR-Cas9 has revolutionized functional genetic work in many organisms, including more and more insect species. However, successful gene editing or genetic transformation has not yet been reported for chelicerates, the second largest group ...
Dermauw, Wannes+5 more
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Comparative in vitro evaluation of contact activity of fluralaner, spinosad, phoxim, propoxur, permethrin and deltamethrin against the northern fowl mite, Ornithonyssus sylviarum. [PDF]
BackgroundNorthern fowl mites (Ornithonyssus sylviarum) are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites of both feral birds and poultry, particularly chicken layers and breeders.
Flochlay-Sigognault, Annie+5 more
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Long-term effects of allergen sensitization and exposure in adult asthma: a prospective study. [PDF]
BACKGROUND: : We investigated the effects of sensitization and exposure to common domestic allergens on longitudinal changes in lung function and bronchial hyperresponsiveness. METHODS: : Subjects attended 2 visits that were 4 years apart.
Adnan Custovic+30 more
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Straw Itch Mite, \u3ci\u3ePyemotes Tritici\u3c/i\u3e, Infestation in Brome Seed Related to Acute Dermatitis in Michigan Granary Workers [PDF]
An infestation of Pyemotes tritici, the straw itch mite, apparently caused dermatitis on the arms and trunks of four workers in south-central Michigan who had unloaded a shipment of brome seed bags.
Landis, Douglas A, Walker, Edward D
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