An improved method for determining the susceptibility of Rhizoglyphus robini and R. setosus (Acarina:Acaridae) to pesticides
Journal
Experimental & Applied Acarology
Journal Volume
8
Journal Issue
3
Pages
175-178
Date Issued
1990-03
Date
1990-03
Author(s)
Jeng-Shong Chen
Abstract
Most bioassays used for determining the susceptibility ofRhizoglyphus mites face the problem of mite escapes, which leads to variation within replicates of treatments. An improved method uses surface tension of water to deter the bulb mites from escaping, and simplifies the food supply during the test with a piece of filter paper only. This method is described in detail and the susceptibility ofR. robini andR. setosus to several compounds measured by this method is demonstrated.
Subjects
Surface Tension
Filter Paper
Food Supply
Improve Method
Bulb Mite
Publisher
Chapman Hall Ltd.
Type
journal article