Results 71 to 80 of about 12,596 (242)

Biological control of fruit-tree red spider mite

, 1976
During the last decade, integrated pest control systems have been developed for several crops. One of the main fields of research in integrated control has been the control of orchard pests. Experience with modified spraying programmes in apple orchards,
Rabbinge, R.
core  

Application of grey systems in predicting the degree of cotton spider mite infestations

, 2017
Purpose Many factors affect the emergence and development of crop diseases and insect pests. Traditional methods for investigating this subject are often difficult to employ and produce limited data with considerable uncertainty.
Qingzhan Zhao, Shouhui Wang, Jianguo Dai, Meina Cui   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Honey bee populations surviving Varroa destructor parasitism in Latin America and their mechanisms of resistance

Frontiers in Ecology and Evolution
The honey bee (Apis mellifera) parasitic mite, Varroa destructor, is considered one of the main causes of colony losses in European honey bee (EHB) populations around the world.
Ernesto Guzman-Novoa, Ernesto Guzman-Novoa, Miguel Corona, Miguel Corona, Mohamed Alburaki, Francisco José Reynaldi, Francisco José Reynaldi, Ciro Invernizzi, Ciro Invernizzi, Gregorio Fernández de Landa, Gregorio Fernández de Landa, Matías Maggi, Matías Maggi   +12 more
doaj   +1 more source

Human infestation with bird mites in Wollongong

Communicable Diseases Intelligence, 2003
This is a report of a case of bird mite infestation which occurred in Wollongong in mid-December 1996. The individual suffered hundreds of bites, most of which were marked by itchy red papules 3-4 mm in diameter. Tiny mobile parasites (< 1 mm) collected from the skin and adjacent bedroom wall were identified as bird mites from the family Gamasidae ...
openaire   +2 more sources

Vectors and Vector‐Borne Diseases: Biology, Epidemiology and Integrated Control Strategies

Journal of Applied Entomology, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Vector‐Borne Diseases (VBDs), transmitted by arthropods such as mosquitoes, ticks, fleas and sandflies, represent a significant threat to global health. These diseases can be caused by a variety of pathogens, including bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and helminths.
Roberta Rinaldi, Carmen Scieuzo, Federica De Stefano, Luca Masucci, Patrizia Falabella   +4 more
wiley   +1 more source

The role of volatiles in aggregation and host-seeking of the haematophagous poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae (Acari: Dermanyssidae)

, 2010
Infestations with ectoparasitic poultry red mites (Dermanyssus gallinae) pose an increasing threat to poultry health and welfare. Because of resistance to acaricides and higher scrutiny of poultry products, alternative and environmentally safe management
Dicke, M., Koenraadt, C.J.M.
core   +1 more source

Norwegian scabies in a supposedly healthy teenager

Revista Electrónica Dr. Zoilo E. Marinello Vidaurreta, 2020
Crusted scabies or Norwegian scabies is a rare and extreme manifestation of scabies that occurs mainly in immunosuppressed patients. It is characterized by intense inflammatory reaction and squamous, hyperkeratotic and little pruritic lesions with a ...
Javier Martínez-Navarro
doaj  

Comparative in vitro evaluation of contact activity of fluralaner, spinosad, phoxim, propoxur, permethrin and deltamethrin against the northern fowl mite, Ornithonyssus sylviarum

Parasites & Vectors, 2017
Background Northern fowl mites (Ornithonyssus sylviarum) are obligate hematophagous ectoparasites of both feral birds and poultry, particularly chicken layers and breeders.
Bradley A. Mullens, Amy C. Murillo, Hartmut Zoller, Anja R. Heckeroth, Faris Jirjis, Annie Flochlay-Sigognault   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Pharmacokinetics of Moxidectin in Bare‐Nosed Wombats (Vombatus ursinus) After Intravenous, Sub‐Cutaneous and Transdermal Administration

Journal of Veterinary Pharmacology and Therapeutics, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT The anti‐parasitic drug moxidectin is a frontline treatment for sarcoptic mange in bare‐nosed wombats (Vombatus ursinus), a disease causing significant animal welfare issues and instances of local population declines. Despite widespread usage, knowledge of species‐specific pharmacokinetics of moxidectin in bare‐nosed wombats is still limited ...
E. K. Stott, L. F. Skerratt, T. Whittem, M. Leeming, K. Pillay, G. S. Doran, B. Gardner, M. Lynch, M. Klein, P. Holz, T. Chen, J. Hufschmid, A. P. Woodward   +12 more
wiley   +1 more source

A Repertoire of Major Genes From Crop Wild Relatives for Breeding Disease‐Resistant Wheat, Rice, Maize, Soybean and Cotton Crops

Plant Breeding, EarlyView.
ABSTRACT Global food demand is predicted to rise anywhere from 59% to 98% by 2050 because of increasing population. However, the continued depletion of natural resources and increasing biotic and abiotic stresses will continue to pose significant threats to global food security in coming years.
Memoona Khalid, Hafiz Mamoon Rehman, Tsz‐Yan Cheung, Shakeel Ahmed, Ting Fung Chan, Hon‐Ming Lam   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source