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Fundamentals of Applied Acarology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
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Fundamentals of Applied Acarology (Paperback, Softcover reprint of the original 1st ed. 2016)
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Acarology - the study of mites and ticks, is a subdiscipline of
Zoology, and is many times considered in the field of Entomology
(the study of insects). Mites and ticks are distributed throughout
the world and inhabit almost every ecosystem (both terrestrial and
aquatic) including grassland soils. More than 55,000 species of
mites and ticks are already described. Mites and ticks directly
affects humans as pests of different crops, fruit plants, vegetable
crops and field crops; as parasites of human beings, veterinary
animals, poultry and pets; pests of stored grains and other
products; mushrooms and cheese; and as parasites of honeybees. Mite
infestations are responsible for economic losses worth billions of
dollars in terms of reduced crop yields and lowered quality of
produce. Many species of mites serve as vectors of various plant
diseases; some species of ticks cause losses through blood feeding
and by transmitting many diseases among man and animals. House-dust
mite allergies, and tick bite allergies are also common in many
parts of the world.Present Book, "Fundamentals of Applied
Acarology," is written keeping in view non-availability of any
standard text dealing in different aspects of acarology at one
place. Separate chapters in this book are devoted to Importance of
Acarology, Historical account, acarine technology, morphology and
anatomy of Acari; Feeding, Development and Reproduction. Molecular
developments in relation to mites and ticks are also discussed.
Role of mites and ticks in Quarantines of plants and animals;
forensic/criminal investigations; and importance of accidental
acarophagy are discussed in detail. Safe usage of pesticides based
on their mode of action (IRAC's Groups), development of acaricide
resistance and measures to mitigate it are discussed. Mite pests of
fruit trees, vegetable plants, and floricultural plants; field
crops; mite problems in greenhouses/polyhouses; and mite problems
encountered under organic cultivation of plants; and their
management through minimum usage of pesticides are emphasized. Role
of different predaceous mites in controlling plant pests like
thrips, aphids and scale insects is elaborately discussed.
Biological control of phytophagous mites is discussed in detail.
Different animal parasitic mites and ticks are discussed from
veterinary and medical point of view.At the end of each chapter,
many important references for further reading; and Electronic
References (ER) in the form of youtube links and other weblinks are
given to understand fully how these tiny creatures look like;
behave, feed and reproduce; nature of damage they cause to plants
and animals; and measures to mitigate them. Weblinks will stimulate
interest in the readers for more information about different mites
and ticks. The knowledge contained in the book may prove as best
material for "General and Applied Acarology" course for graduate
and post-graduate levels, teachers and researchers in entomology,
pest control advisors, professional entomologists, pesticide
industry managers, policy planners, and others having interest in
mites and ticks.
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