Mites (Acari) for Pest Control is an extremely comprehensive
publication, covering in depth the 34 acarine families that contain
mites useful for the control of pest mites and insects, nematodes
and weeds. In addition to providing information on each relevant
acarine family, the book includes essential information on the
introduction, culture and establishment of acarine biocontrol
agents, the effects of the host plants, agrochemicals and
environmental factors on mites used in biological control and
discusses commercial and economic considerations in their
use.

Mites are now used in various ways for biological control, with
a growing number of species being sold commercially throughout the
world. The authors of this landmark publication, who have between
them a huge wealth of experience working with mites in biological
control programs, have put together a book that will for many years
be the standard reference on the subject.

The book will be of great value to all those working in crop
protection and biological control both in research as well as in
commercial operations, including acarologists, entomologists,
integrated pest management specialists, agricultural and plant
scientists. Libraries in all universities and research
establishments where these subjects are studied and taught should
all have copies on their shelves.

Uri Gerson is at the Department of Entomology, Faculty of
Agricultural, Food and Environmental Sciences, Hebrew University,
Rehovot, Israel. Robert L. Smiley and Ronald Ochoa
are at the Systematic Entomology Laboratory, US Department of
Agriculture, Agricultural Research Service, Beltsville, MD, USA