Mites of Greenhouses: Identification, Biology and Control »

Mites comprise a major group of greenhouse arthropod, including both pests and useful biological controls. In this volume, Zhang (a researcher and professor at Landcare Research in Auckland, New Zealand; the Natural History Museum, London, UK; and Fudan U., Shanghai, China) begins with a general introduction to greenhouses, crops, and mites; mite classification, morphology, and biology; and methods for collecting, preserving, and preparing mites for study. The identification, biology, and control of pest mites are then covered. Finally, he addresses the identification, biology, and application of beneficial mites in biological control. Includes a glossary and appendix with information on acarological journals, societies, courses, and websites. Distributed by Oxford University Press. Annotation ©2004 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR