The Utilization of Inert Materials for the Control of Stored-Product Mites—A Mini Review
Stored-product mites are important pests of stored products, while their presence in storage and processing facilities has a significant effect on public health. On the other hand, inert materials are promising alternatives to conventional pesticides in stored product protection and have provided ve...
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| author | Christos G. Athanassiou Christos I. Rumbos Paraskevi Agrafioti Maria K. Sakka |
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| description | Stored-product mites are important pests of stored products, while their presence in storage and processing facilities has a significant effect on public health. On the other hand, inert materials are promising alternatives to conventional pesticides in stored product protection and have provided very good results against storage insects. These formulations can be applied either directly on the product or on surfaces, as dusts or as slurry formulations. In the current paper, we review the factors that affect the efficacy of inert dusts, emphasizing in diatomaceous earths, against stored-product mites. Hence, we address the different biotic and abiotic factors that affect the acaricidal effect of inert materials against different mite species, but also the complexity of such an application, that often arises from the simultaneous presence of plant-feeding mites with their mite predators. Finally, we provide some insights for further research directions. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-4010fe7e35a54cb18cb47f11eea6c9f32025-01-24T13:35:49ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502025-01-011617810.3390/insects16010078The Utilization of Inert Materials for the Control of Stored-Product Mites—A Mini ReviewChristos G. Athanassiou0Christos I. Rumbos1Paraskevi Agrafioti2Maria K. Sakka3Laboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Plant Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Phytokou Str., 38446 Nea Ionia, Magnesia, GreeceDepartment of Agriculture, University of Patras, 30200 Messolonghi, GreeceLaboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Plant Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Phytokou Str., 38446 Nea Ionia, Magnesia, GreeceLaboratory of Entomology and Agricultural Zoology, Department of Agriculture, Plant Production and Rural Environment, University of Thessaly, Phytokou Str., 38446 Nea Ionia, Magnesia, GreeceStored-product mites are important pests of stored products, while their presence in storage and processing facilities has a significant effect on public health. On the other hand, inert materials are promising alternatives to conventional pesticides in stored product protection and have provided very good results against storage insects. These formulations can be applied either directly on the product or on surfaces, as dusts or as slurry formulations. In the current paper, we review the factors that affect the efficacy of inert dusts, emphasizing in diatomaceous earths, against stored-product mites. Hence, we address the different biotic and abiotic factors that affect the acaricidal effect of inert materials against different mite species, but also the complexity of such an application, that often arises from the simultaneous presence of plant-feeding mites with their mite predators. Finally, we provide some insights for further research directions.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/1/78diatomaceous earthsinert dustsnon-chemical controlstored-product mitesstored-product protection |
| spellingShingle | Christos G. Athanassiou Christos I. Rumbos Paraskevi Agrafioti Maria K. Sakka The Utilization of Inert Materials for the Control of Stored-Product Mites—A Mini Review Insects diatomaceous earths inert dusts non-chemical control stored-product mites stored-product protection |
| title | The Utilization of Inert Materials for the Control of Stored-Product Mites—A Mini Review |
| title_full | The Utilization of Inert Materials for the Control of Stored-Product Mites—A Mini Review |
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| title_short | The Utilization of Inert Materials for the Control of Stored-Product Mites—A Mini Review |
| title_sort | utilization of inert materials for the control of stored product mites a mini review |
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