Abstract
This review discusses mostly recent advances related to the fundamental and applied knowledge of mite families for the control of pests in Iran. There are several mite families (more than 20) related to pests that the focus has been mostly on mites of the family Phytoseiidae because of their important role in biological control of mite and insect pests. Hence, this family has been the subject of intensive studies about biology, behaviour, ecology and interactions with other natural enemies and recently efforts are doing for mass rearing of some species of this family. Among other Mesostigmata, a few representatives of the family Laelapidae appear to be suitable for augmentative releases. Efficacy of some other mesostigmatic mites (e.g. Parasitidae, Macrochelidae, Blattisociidae) have to be more studied regarding to their biological and behavioral traits. In Prostigmata, some tydeoids are predators and also can play their role as alternative prey. Species of the family Stigmaeidae could be potentially useful in orchards. Some families like Anystidae have a limited value as effective biocontrol agent. Some other prostigmatic families in the country require more study such as Trombidiidae, Erythraeidae, Podapolipidae and Acarophenacidae. Fundamental researches including faunistic, and also bioecological studies are necessary to find more promising biocontrol agents.
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We thank the following persons for review and useful comments on some parts related to their expertise: Drs. Alireza Saboori (many Prostigmata including Parasitengonina), Maryam Darbemamieh (Tydeoidea) and Omid Joharchi (Laelapidae).
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Hajiqanbar, H., Farazmand, A. (2021). Biological Control of Pests by Mites in Iran. In: Karimi, J., Madadi, H. (eds) Biological Control of Insect and Mite Pests in Iran. Progress in Biological Control, vol 18. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-63990-7_3
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