Adventive eriophyoid mites: a global review of their impact, pathways, prevention and challenges

Návia, Denise; Ochoa, Ronald; Welbourn, Cal; Ferragut, Francisco

doi:10.1007/978-90-481-9562-6_12

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“…Accurate identification is key to informed decision-making (Maynard et al 2004). However, this takes time and expertise, which are often in short supply in border agencies (Navia et al 2007;Lichtenberg et al 2008;Navajas and Ochoa 2013).…”

Section: Identificationmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…Yet many arthropods are both small and cryptic, and are therefore unlikely to be detected in this way. A microscopic inspection can detect smaller insects and mites (Flechtmann 2007;Navia et al 2007;Craemer and Saccaggi 2013;Saccaggi and Pieterse 2013). For small arthropod species, such as eriophyoid mites (85-200 lm), additional washing of samples may be used to improve detection (e.g.…”

Section: Detectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…3 for examples). Which inspection strategies are used by border agencies are largely determined by time and capacity constraints (Surkov et al 2008a;Eschen et al 2015a), availability of resources (Navia et al 2007) and perceived risk of the import (e.g. Bacon et al 2012;Liebhold et al 2012;Craemer and Saccaggi 2013).…”

Section: Detectionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Introductions and associated invasions of alien insects, mites and other small organisms have not been studied as intensively as some other taxa Kenis et al 2009;Navia et al 2010;Jeschke et al 2012). Agricultural or economic impacts of some arthropod invaders have been assessed, but there is little information on their ecological impacts (Miller et al 2005;Kenis et al 2009).…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

“…However, a number of insect and mite species are known to be aggressive alien invaders, for example, the harlequin ladybug Harmonia axyridis (Coccinellidae) ) and the red palm mite Raoiella indica (Tenuipalpidae) (Kane et al 2005). Terrestrial arthropods are characterised by a number of similar features (see Table 1), which influence their propensity to become invasive alien species and impact the effectiveness of border biosecurity systems (Navia et al 2007). We use the term 'arthropod' throughout to refer to these organisms, although examples will be given primarily from insect and mite taxa.…”

Section: Introductionmentioning

confidence: 98%

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Methods and approaches for the management of arthropod border incursions

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Biological invasions are increasing and are strongly associated with negative agricultural, economic and ecological impacts. It is increasingly recognized that the primary focus in minimizing biological invasions should be to prevent initial entry of alien species. However, exclusion of terrestrial arthropods such as insects and mites is difficult, in part because of their relatively small size, cryptic habits, broad physiological tolerances and close association with various internationally traded goods. Here we discuss methods, approaches, management and intervention systems used by border biosecurity agencies to prevent entry of inadvertently transported arthropods. We examine the at-border systems that exist for the detection and identification of and response to alien arthropods, and discuss the constraints and challenges present in these systems. We critically review current border biosecurity systems and discuss their relative efficacy. We then discuss additional measures and key areas that could be addressed that may further improve these systems. These include: (1) the application of appropriate sampling strategies; (2) employment of suitable inspection methods adequate to detect small and hidden arthropods; and (3) thorough recording of methods, organisms detected and both negative and positive results of inspections. We emphasize that more pathways of introductions for invasive arthropods. Of critical importance is the compilation of complete and accurate invasive species lists and high-risk species watch-lists. The adoption of these recommendations will contribute to improved biosecurity systems for the exclusion of alien, invasive and pest arthropods.

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A comprehensive and cost-effective approach for investigating passive dispersal in minute invertebrates with case studies of phytophagous eriophyid mites

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Dispersal is a fundamental biological process that operates at different temporal and spatial scales with consequences for individual fitness, population dynamics, population genetics, and species distributions. Studying this process is particularly challenging when the focus is on microscopic organisms that disperse passively, whilst controlling neither the transience nor the settlement phase of their movement. In this work we propose a comprehensive approach for studying passive dispersal of microscopic invertebrates and demonstrate it using wind and phoretic vectors. The protocol includes the construction of versatile, modifiable dispersal tunnels as well as a theoretical framework quantifying the movement of species via wind or vectors, and a hierarchical Bayesian approach appropriate to the structure of the dispersal data. The tunnels were used to investigate the three stages of dispersal (viz., departure, transience, and settlement) of two species of minute, phytophagous eriophyid mites Aceria tosichella and Abacarus hystrix. The proposed devices are inexpensive and easy to construct from readily sourced materials. Possible modifications enable studies of a wide range of mite species and facilitate manipulation of dispersal factors, thus opening a new important area of ecological study for many heretofore understudied species.

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Biological, environmental and socioeconomic threats to citrus lime production

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Limes as a fruit crop are of great economic importance, key to Asian and South American cuisines and cultivated in nearly all tropical and subtropical regions of the world. Demand for limes is increasing, driven by World Health Organization recommendations. Pests and pathogens have significantly reduced global productivity, while changes in agronomic techniques aim to alleviate this stress. We present here a holistic examination of the major biotic (pests and pathogens) and abiotic (environment and socioeconomic) factors that presently limit global production of lime. The major producers of limes are India, China and Mexico, while loss of lime production in the United States from 2006 has led many countries in the Western Hemisphere (Mexico, Costa Rica and Brazil) to export primarily to the USA. The most widespread invertebrate pests of lime are Toxoptera citricida and Scirtothrips citri. Another insect, Diaphorina citri, vectors both Huanglongbing (HLB) and Witches Broom of Lime, which are particularly destructive diseases. Developing agronomic techniques focus on production of resistant and pathogen-free planting materials and control of insect vectors. HLB infects citrus in nearly all growing regions, and has been particularly devastating in Asian citrus. Meanwhile, Citrus tristeza virus has infected over 100 million citrus trees, mainly in the Americas and Mediterranean. Currently, Witches Broom Disease of Lime is localised to the Middle East, but recently it has been detected in South America. The range of its vectors (D. citri and Hishimonus phycitis) further raises concerns about the potential spread of this disease. Abiotic threats to lime production are also a significant concern; key areas of lime production such as Mexico, India and the Middle East suffer from increasing water stress and high soil salinity, which combined with invasive pests and pathogens, may eliminate lime production in these areas. To ensure future security in lime production, policy makers, researchers and growers will need to examine the potential of more resistant lime cultivars and establish novel areas of cultivation.

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Adventive eriophyoid mites: a global review of their impact, pathways, prevention and challenges

Cited by 15 publications

References 58 publications

Methods and approaches for the management of arthropod border incursions

Methods and approaches for the management of arthropod border incursions

A comprehensive and cost-effective approach for investigating passive dispersal in minute invertebrates with case studies of phytophagous eriophyid mites

Biological, environmental and socioeconomic threats to citrus lime production

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