Oligonychus perseae (Tetranychidae) Invasion in the Canary Islands: History, Management and Current Situation

Avocado production has boomed worldwide in recent years, and Spain, including the Canary Islands, has been no exception. The number of avocado growers in the region has increased significantly as growers recognize the potential of this crop. However, several species of spider mites (Tetranychidae) p...

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Published inAgronomy (Basel) Vol. 14; no. 5; p. 920
Main Authors Torres, Eduardo, Álvarez-Acosta, Carlos, Ferragut, Francisco, Hernández-Suárez, Estrella Marina
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Basel MDPI AG 01.05.2024
Subjects
avocado
biological control
Crops
Decision making
Economic impact
Fruits
Islands
Knowledge management
Leaves
management
Oligonychus perseae
Persea mite
Tetranychidae
Mexico
Canary Islands
Spain
Tenerife
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Summary:Avocado production has boomed worldwide in recent years, and Spain, including the Canary Islands, has been no exception. The number of avocado growers in the region has increased significantly as growers recognize the potential of this crop. However, several species of spider mites (Tetranychidae) pose a risk to this crop, with the genus Oligonychus being the most diverse and having the greatest economic impact. In particular, Oligonychus perseae (Tuttle, Baker and Abbatiello) has been reported as the one mainly responsible for the economic damage in major avocado-producing regions worldwide. In this paper, we aim to present an overview of the studies conducted and the measures implemented to mitigate the impact of O. perseae after its arrival in the Canary Islands. Our objective is to provide a detailed description of the current status of this pest (O. perseae), with special attention to its situation 17 years after its first appearance in avocado crops in the Canary Islands. In doing so, we aim to provide valuable insights and knowledge to understand and manage better the challenges posed by O. perseae in this region.
ISSN:2073-4395
2073-4395
DOI:10.3390/agronomy14050920