Soil Nematodes as a Means of Conservation of Soil Predatory Mites for Biocontrol

Numerous lab and field studies have reported the potential of soil predatory mites for biological control plant-parasitic nematodes arthropods pests. Most these utilized biocontrol agents in augmentative releases, essentially controlling pest with released predators. While this may be a valid approach, we hypothesize that conservation mite predators available, suitable, accessible free-living as prey, will provide better agricultural ecosystem performance long-range sustainability. In manuscript, review relevant on mite–nematode interactions highlight their soil-borne Additionally, emphasize importance implementing environmentally sound management practices sustainability functional food webs.