Introduction and spread of the cassava green mite, mononychellus tanajoa (Bondar) (Acari: Tetranychidae), an exotic pest in Africa and the search for appropriate control methods: a review

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dc.creatorYaninek , J.S.
dc.creatorHerren, H.R.
dc.date1988
dc.date2025-09-26T10:36:43Z
dc.date2025-09-26T10:36:43Z
dc.date.accessioned2026-06-27T15:51:21Z
dc.descriptionMononychellus tanajoa (Bondar), a spider mite new to Africa, was discovered on cassava in Uganda in 1971. This exotic mite of Neotropical origin has since spread to 27 countries, causing an estimated 13–80% reduction in cassava yield. The history of its introduction and spread in Africa is reported, and present knowledge on the taxonomy, biology, ecology and pest status of the mite, and the evolution of strategies to control it are reviewed. While attempts have been made to control M. tanajoa, it remains a serious pest in most areas. The prospects for classical biological control as an appropriate control strategy are discussed.
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dc.identifierhttps://hdl.handle.net/10568/176690
dc.identifier.urihttp://hdl.handle.net/123456789/115477
dc.languageen
dc.publisherCambridge University Press
dc.rightsLimited Access
dc.sourceYaninek, J.S., & Herren, H.R. (1988). Introduction and spread of the cassava green mite, Mononychellus tanajoa (Bondar)(Acari: Tetranychidae), an exotic pest in Africa and the search for appropriate control methods: a review. Bulletin of Entomological Research, 78(1), 1-13.
dc.subjectMononychellus tanajoa
dc.subjectafrica
dc.subjectcassava
dc.subjectmites
dc.subjectuganda
dc.titleIntroduction and spread of the cassava green mite, mononychellus tanajoa (Bondar) (Acari: Tetranychidae), an exotic pest in Africa and the search for appropriate control methods: a review
dc.typeJournal Article

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