The aim of this course is to gain basic knowledge about plant pest mites, their damages and management of phytophagous mites.

The course covers the following topics: Morphological features and internal systems for mites, classification of Acari, general information to identify the plant pest mites belonging to Orders Prostigmata (Tetranychidae, Tenuipalpidae, Penthaleidae, Tarsonemidae, Eriophyidae) and Astigmata (Acaridae), and their biology and damage symptoms, control methods for phytophagous mites.