A Review of Prospective Biocontrol Agents and Sustainable Soil Practices for Bulb Mite (Acari: Acaridae) Management

Mites of the genus Rhizoglyphus (Acari: Acaridae) are serious pests plants belonging to orders Liliales and Asparagales such as onions, garlic, lilies, tulips. Their control by synthetic pesticides is becoming problematic a result resistance development in these mites environmental health issues. New pest methods thus need be developed. This review provides an overview studies related bulb mite management. Entomopathogenic fungi generalist predatory prospective agents for biological while entomopathogenic nematodes metabolites their symbiotic bacteria seems less effective. There are, however, many more organisms soil that might play important roles well other bulbous plants. Therefore, holistic approach based on understanding food webs environment ecological services essential developing effective mites. For rehabilitation conservation biodiversity supporting ecosystem services, emphasis must placed sustainable management (e.g., ensuring green coverage, minimal disturbance high content organic matter).