Beneficial Predators: Predatory Mites

Authors

Ron Patterson, Utah State University
Ricardo Ramirez, Utah State University

Document Type

Factsheet

Publisher

Utah State University Extension

Publication Date

6-1-2012

Abstract

Predatory mites can provide natural pest control by eating unwanted pests. These beneficial mites are one way to maintain pest populations at non-damaging levels, known as biological control. By encouraging predatory mite populations, plants can be protected from excessive pest attack and damage.

Recommended Citation

Patterson, Ron and Ramirez, Ricardo, "Beneficial Predators: Predatory Mites" (2012). All Current Publications. Paper 858.
https://digitalcommons.usu.edu/extension_curall/858