Biology and integrated pest management of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) infesting dry cured hams

Zhang, Xue; Hendrix, J. D.; Campbell, Yan L.; Phillips, Thomas W.; Goddard, Jerome; Cheng, Wen‐Hsing; Kim, Taejo; Wu, Tung-Lung; Schilling, M. Wes

doi:10.1016/j.jspr.2018.08.001

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“…16 Wax is commonly used to protect cheeses, and oils, lard, and wax are used to protect meats and fish. 8 Pests can be controlled in gardening by using vegetable oil. Lard or oils are used to control ham mites after the aging process or are applied before aging as a preventive measure in Spain.…”

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“…7 The ham mite (Tyrophagus putrescentiae) is the most common mite found on dry-cured hams and is known for being difficult to identify and control. [7][8][9] T. putrescentiae, also known as the mold mite, cheese mite, and ham mite, are microscopic whereas female mites are 320-420 lm and male mites are 280-350 lm in length. 10 Ham mites cannot be easily seen by the naked eye.…”

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“…7 The ham mite ( Tyrophagus putrescentiae ) is the most common mite found on dry-cured hams and is known for being difficult to identify and control. 7–9…”

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Uses and commercialization of food grade and effectiveness of coated ham nets to combat Tyrophagus putrescentiae: a review

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Zhang

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Textile Research Journal

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Since the 1930s, the dry-cured ham industry has used methyl bromide fumigation to control Tyrophagus putrescentiae (ham mite) infestations. However, due to methyl bromide being a class I ozone depleting substance and no longer being manufactured, alternatives to methyl bromide have been studied extensively. Direct contact food-grade coatings and coated ham nets of various materials have shown efficacy in controlling ham mite growth and reproduction. These coated nets, often including propylene glycol, can be dried to ease application and reduce shipping cost, but chemical and thermal treatments on fabrics may cause the fabrics to become more brittle, which negatively impacts stretchability and bursting strength, and ultimately the effectiveness of the net. Scanning electron microscopy can provide precise visual inspection of fabric surface morphology, allowing for a detection of potential damage to the fibers. This purpose of this review is to summarize the application of food-grade coatings on nets used in the dry-cured ham industry to control mite infestations. More importantly, the review provides comprehensive information on coated nets, covering various aspects such as the selection of netting materials, evaluation of fabric properties, techniques for coating nets, net drying method, all in relation to their efficacy for mite control. This review contributes to the broad area of this applied technology by highlighting efficacious treatments to control mites, ineffective treatments, a discussion of processes to evaluate their properties, and future prospectives regarding this area of study.

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Uses and commercialization of food grade and effectiveness of coated ham nets to combat Tyrophagus putrescentiae: a review

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“…Both pests infest high-value durable products, usually containing high protein, high fat, and high moisture contents of 15–40%, such as dry-cured meats, artisanal cheeses, commercial pet food, dried fruits, and dried fish [ 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 ]. Among the pests associated with dry-cured hams, T. putrescentiae is considered the most important and difficult to control [ 8 ].…”

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“…The control of T. putrescentiae and N. rufipes in the USA has historically been achieved via the fumigation of ham-aging structures with methyl bromide, CH 3 Br [ 8 ]. Methyl bromide is an atmospheric-ozone-depleting chemical that was recently phased out from applications to foods in many countries under the Montreal Protocol; see (accessed on 31 May 2023) and [ 8 , 9 ].…”

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Efficacy of the Fumigants Propylene Oxide and Ethyl Formate to Control Two Pest Species of Dry-Cured Hams

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Phillips

2023

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The ham mite Tyrophagus putrescentiae and the red-legged ham beetle Necrobia rufipes are harmful pests to several high-valued stored products. The regulatory phase-out of the fumigant methyl bromide necessitates the search for alternative fumigants. Propylene oxide (PPO) and ethyl formate (EF) were therefore evaluated in the laboratory for controlling these pests of dry-cured hams. Concentration–mortality studies at 25 °C of PPO and EF found that the mobile stages of the mites were very susceptible to low concentrations of 10 mg/L and less of each gas, while mite eggs were very tolerant and required 20 mg/L for PPO and 80 mg/L of EF for 100% mortality. Mixed life stage cultures of mites and beetles were treated for 24 h with either PPO or EF at 1× and 2× the estimated 99% lethal doses and confirmed effectiveness for controlling simulated pest populations. The sorptive properties of each gas in chambers with ham pieces, dog food kibbles, or fish meal were minimal for a reduction in mite toxicity when compared to treatments in empty chambers. There was no evidence that any desorbed gas occurred at a level toxic to mite eggs in any of the fumigated commodities. These fumigation studies with ham pests support further work with PPO and EF on any changes in the sensory quality of dry-cured hams for human taste and for commercial-scale fumigations toward regulatory approval.

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Exploring insecticidal properties and acetylcholinesterase inhibition by three plant essential oils against the cheese skipper Piophila casei (Diptera: Piophilidae)

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Jia

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Biology and integrated pest management of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Schrank) infesting dry cured hams

Cited by 7 publications

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Uses and commercialization of food grade and effectiveness of coated ham nets to combat Tyrophagus putrescentiae: a review

Uses and commercialization of food grade and effectiveness of coated ham nets to combat Tyrophagus putrescentiae: a review

Efficacy of the Fumigants Propylene Oxide and Ethyl Formate to Control Two Pest Species of Dry-Cured Hams

Exploring insecticidal properties and acetylcholinesterase inhibition by three plant essential oils against the cheese skipper Piophila casei (Diptera: Piophilidae)

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