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Population dynamics of Steneotarsonemus concavuscutum, a neglected mite pest in coconut fruits (Cocos nucifera) by de França-Beltrão, Girleide V., Monteiro, Vaneska B., Melo, José W. S., Lima, Debora B., Lofego, Antônio C., Gondim, Manoel G. C.

“…The meristematic region of Cocos nucifera fruits can be colonized by various species of mites, including Steneotarsonemus concavuscutum , Steneotarsonemus…”
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Estimated crop loss due to coconut mite and financial analysis of controlling the pest using the acaricide abamectin by Rezende, Daniela, Melo, José W. S., Oliveira, José E. M., Gondim, Manoel G. C.

“…Reducing the losses caused by Aceria guerreronis Keifer has been an arduous task for farmers. However, there are no detailed studies on losses that…”
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Acaricide-impaired functional predation response of the phytoseiid mite Neoseiulus baraki to the coconut mite Aceria guerreronis by Lima, D. B, Melo, J. W. S, Gondim, M. G. C., Jr, Guedes, R. N. C, Oliveira, J. E. M, Pallini, A

“…Acaricides may interfere with a myriad of interactions among arthropods, particularly predator–prey interactions. The coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer…”
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Evidence of Amblyseius largoensis and Euseius alatus as biological control agent of Aceria guerreronis by Melo, J. W. S, Lima, D. B, Staudacher, H, Silva, F. R, Gondim, M. G. C., Jr, Sabelis, M. W

“…Amblyseius largoensis (Muma) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) and Euseius alatus De Leon (Acari: Phytoseiidae) are predatory mites that are mostly found on leaves and on…”
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Survival and behavioural response to acaricides of the coconut mite predator Neoseiulus baraki by Lima, Debora B, Melo, José W. S, Guedes, Raul N. C, Siqueira, Herbert A. A, Pallini, Angelo, Gondim, Manoel G. C. Jr

“…The coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer, is a major pest of coconut palm in the world. The control of this pest species is done through acaricide…”
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Dispersal strategies of Aceria guerreronis (Acari: Eriophyidae), a coconut pest by Galvão, Andréia S, Melo, José W. S, Monteiro, Vaneska B, Lima, Debora B, De Moraes, Gilberto J, Gondim, Manoel G. C. Jr

“…The dispersal of plant-feeding mites can occur involuntarily, through transportation of infested plant parts, or voluntarily, by walking to new plant parts or…”
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predatory mite Neoseiulus paspalivorus (Phytoseiidae) in Brazil: taxonomic status, reproductive compatibility and morphological and molecular variability by Rezende, Daniela, Navia, Denise, Mendonça, Renata S, Melo, José W. S, Gondim, Manoel G. C., Jr

“…The predatory mite Neoseiulus paspalivorus (De Leon) is often found in association with the coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer. The identification of…”
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Behaviour of coconut mites preceding take-off to passive aerial dispersal by Melo, J. W. S, Lima, D. B, Sabelis, M. W, Pallini, A, Gondim, M. G. C., Jr

“…For more than three decades the coconut mite Aceria guerreronis Keifer is one of the most important pests of coconut palms and has recently spread to many…”
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Distribution of Aceria guerreronis and Neoseiulus baraki among and within coconut bunches in northeast Brazil by Galvão, Andréia S., Gondim, Manoel G. C., De Moraes, Gilberto J., Melo, José W. S.

“…Aceria guerreronis Keifer (Acari: Eriophyidae) is considered a major pest of coconut in many countries in the Americas, Africa and parts of Asia. Neoseiulus…”
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Evaluation of chemical kinetics in positive photoresists using laser desorption ionization by Martins, J.S., Borges, B.G.A.L., Machado, R.C., Carpanez, A.G., Grazul, R.M., Zappa, F., Melo, W.S., Rocco, M.L.M., Pinho, R.R., Lima, C.R.A.

“…[Display omitted] •Photoresist is an important material in the optic and microelectronic industries.•Study of chemical kinetics of positive photoresist when…”
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Limits to ambulatory displacement of coconut mites in absence and presence of food-related cues by Melo, J. W. S, Lima, D. B, Sabelis, M. W, Pallini, A, Gondim, M. G. C. Jr

“…Ambulatory movement of plant-feeding mites sets limits to the distances they can cover to reach a new food source. In absence of food-related cues these limits…”
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Can the red palm mite threaten the Amazon vegetation? by Gondim, Manoel G. C, Castro, Tatiane M. M. G, Marsaro, Alberto L, Navia, Denise, Melo, José W. S, Demite, Peterson R, de Moraes, Gilberto J

“…The red palm mite Raoiella indica Hirst (Tenuipalpidae) was first reported in the New World in 2004, dispersing quickly and widely while adopting new plant…”
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Diet-dependent life history, feeding preference and thermal requirements of the predatory mite Neoseiulus baraki (Acari: Phytoseiidae) by Domingos, Cleiton A, Da S. Melo, José W, Gondim, Manoel G. C. Jr, De Moraes, Gilberto J, Hanna, Rachid, Lawson-Balagbo, Late M, Schausberger, Peter

“…Neoseiulus baraki Athias-Henriot (Acari: Phytoseiidae) has been reported from the Americas, Africa and Asia, often in association with Aceria guerreronis…”
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The association between the exotic species Raoiella indica Hirst and the predator Amblyseius largoensis (Muma) may cause displacement of the native species Oligonychus pratensis (Banks) by Calvet, Érica C., Lima, Debora B., De La Pava, Nataly, Melo, José W. S., Gondim, Manoel G. C.

“…Introduced herbivores often alter predator–prey dynamics between native organisms. We investigated whether the exotic mite Raoiella indica can interfere in the…”
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Host finding behaviour of the coconut mite Aceria guerreronis by Melo, J. W. S, Lima, D. B, Sabelis, M. W, Pallini, A, Gondim, M. G. C., Jr

“…For the coconut mite, Aceria guerreronis Keifer, its host plant, the coconut palm, is not merely a source of food, but more generally a habitat to live in for…”
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The expansion of invasive mite Raoiella indica can be improved by coexistence with Oligonychus pratensis by Calvet, Érica C., Lima, Debora B., Melo, José W. S., Gondim, Manoel G. C.

“…Every year exotic species are introduced into the environment worldwide; some species succeed, and others do not manage to establish themselves in the new…”
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Alternative food sources for the ladybird Brumoides foudrasii (Mulsant) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) by Lima, M S de, Melo, J W S, Barros, R

“…The predator Brumoides foudrasii (Mulsant) (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) has been naturally found in plants infested by mealybugs. In this study, the striped…”
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Selectivity of acaricides to Neoseiulus barkeri (Hughes) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) by Silva, Daniel L., Lima, Jayrla E. D., Souza, Pedro V. L., Melo, José W. S., Morais Oliveira, Jose Eudes, Lima, Debora B.

“…Neoseiulus barkeri Hughes has been used to control several pests, including the red palm mite, Raoiella indica Hirst. However, in some situations, the…”
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Nut yield and infestation of Anacampsis phytomiella Busck (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in progeny of the dwarf cashew by Duarte, Poliana M., Maciel, Gabriela P. S., Saraiva, Wenner V. A., Melo, José W. S., Macedo, Vitor H. M., Melo, Dheyne S., Dias-Pini, Nívia S.

“…The aim of this study was to investigate infestation of Anacampsis phytomiella Busck on different genotypes of the dwarf cashew, its impact on nut production,…”
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Effects of Acaricides on the Functional and Numerical Responses of the Phytoseid Predator Neoseiulus idaeus (Acari: Phytoseiidae) to Spider Mite Eggs by de Sousa Neto, E. P, Mendes, J. de A, Filgueiras, R. M. C, Lima, D. B, Guedes, R. N. C, Melo, J. W. S

“…Integrated control tactics are often necessary for pest management. This is especially true for organisms such as the two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus…”
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