Western predatory mite
Predatory mites are important control agents of pest mites in North American orchards. The western United States native, Galendromous occidentalis, is a primary biocontrol agent of pest mites on many crops, but its benefit to commercial apple, plum, peach, and cherry orchard farming is especially well known.
Also known as: Typhlodromus occidentalis; Metaseiulus occidentalis
- Term type: Biological Control Agent
- Units: kg
- Scientific name: Galendromus occidentalis
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References
HESTIA Glossary