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The article presents a quantitative research regarding pesticide mixtures adopted and used by growers in the U.S. The author points out that the two-way tank mixture cited most often on the evaluation forms is the combination of abamectin and binfenthrin, which is used to control mites, whiteflies, mealybugs and aphids. The survey also indicates that one pesticide mixture which is difficult to interpret is the thiophanate-methyl.

Recommends several gardening activities in the United States appropriate during the month of April. Application of lime to lawns; How to control mites and aphids.

Discusses the management and control of warm season insect and mite pests in landscape situations. Description of common warm-season pests and the damage they cause; Control strategies; Host plants.

The article reports that Rotam USA LLC has received full registration from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for its abamectin-based products Abacus and Lucid. Agriculture and ornamental are the target market of the product. Abacus is used to control mites in crops while lucid is a non-crop miticide labeled for ornamental plants shrubs, and trees.

Focuses on efforts of monk Brother Adam to prevent the mite disease in honeybees in the U.S. Steps taken by the monk to introduce mite-resistant bees in the U.S.

This article focuses on the efforts by U.S. entomologists, scientists and beekeepers to control and terminate the mite infestation that has swept through much of the country since 1984, and has threatened the life span of honeybees in the country. In a few weeks, entomologists will transport a special strain of honeybees from the marshy island of Grand Terre, off the coast of Louisiana, to selected sites in the southern part of the state. Scientists and beekeepers hope the transfer will mark the beginning of the end for the mite infestation that has left millions of honeybees gasping for breath. The tracheal mite, Acarapis woodi, makes its home in the breathing tubes of adult honeybees. By restricting oxygen intake, it robs the bee of crucial energy needed for flight, reducing the insect's lifespan by one-third. According to geneticist Thomas E. Rinderer of the Agricultural Research Service in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, the infection shortens by about two-thirds the time available for summertime bees to pollinate crops and produce honey. Long established in Europe, the tracheal mite today poses a serious threat to U.S. hives. Chemical efforts to destroy it have met with limited success, Rinderer says.

Discusses methods being used to control tracheal mites that threaten bees. Importation by the U.S. Department of Agriculture of bees from a Benedictine abbey in England; Certain beekeepers' control of mites by placing menthol in the hive; Bees from Yugoslavia that have twice the normal resistance to the varroa mite.

The article reports on preventive treatment of apple trees to avoid infestations of mites. Although preventive pesticide application goes against the tenets of integrated pest management (IPM), growers say attacking the eggs avoids having to use more insecticide later. Various brands of miticide are mentioned.

Presents information on several insect and mite control products and label changes in the U.S. in 2005. Applications of Calypso insecticide from Bayer CropScience Ltd.; Label received by the Rimon 0.83EC from Chemtura Corp.; Approval for use of Exosex from ExoSect Ltd.

Reports that researchers at the US Department of Agriculture are developing new strategies for fighting parasitic varroa and tracheal mites which threatened the population of domestic bees in the country. Researchers' study of Russian bees that have genetic resistance to the varroa mite; Crop growers' concern about the shortage of domestic bees.

Reports on US Department of Agriculture scientist, Nick Calderone's testing natural plant extracts that kill both tracheal and Varroa mites without harming bees. Problems relating to bee population reduction by the two parasites; Required Environmental Agency Protection approval for extract applications.

The author offers the author's suggestions on several topics related to pest infestation in the U.S. The author recommends the removal and fumigation of door jambs to treat Lactic infestation and suggests an option to mouse-proof the building of a day care center built near stream and woods to control the presence of snakes in the area. Moreover, he suggests the use of bifenthrin to prevent the migration of mites in rail cars.

The article offers information related to health care in the U.S. A study from Cynacon/OcuSoft Inc. shows that OcuSoft Lid Scrub Plus is effective in killing Demodex mites. Overnight lens immersion may be more accurate method than with direct inoculation in assessing the effectiveness of the rub and rinse steps of lens care. Acucela Inc. made an agreement with Otsuka Pharmaceutical Co. Ltd. in developing two ocular treatments.

The article offers advice for vegetable growers in the U.S. regarding customer loyalty programs and miticides. It suggests growers to obtain all the details on the best way for independent retail growers to develop and implement customer loyalty programs. Growers are advised to make sure to check out the online listing of products labeled for mite control and several details on how such materials should be used for maximum effectiveness.

Reports on the federal label received by Bayer CropScience AG for its Envidor 2 SC Miticide in the U.S. Development of a new selective, foliar miticide that contains the active ingredient spirodiclofen; Effectiveness of the product for mite control; Significance of the federal label on the position of the firm on the agricultural chemicals industry.

Provides information on controlling Pacific mites in vineyards. Number of acres of vineyards in California that are treated with miticides according to California Department of Pesticide Regulation records; Ways to help prevent mites; Effect of sulfur dust on Pacific mites.

Reports on the registration for Zeal miticide manufactured by Valent U.S.A. by the Environmental Protection Agency. Effectiveness of zeal in the control of spider mites and red mites in apples, pears, strawberries and cotton; Chemical components of Zeal; Protection of plants in agriculture.

Presents news briefs on crop protection in the U.S. as of March 2004. U.S. Environmental Protection Agency registration received by Zeal miticide of Valent U.S.A. Corp. for use on strawberries and other crops; Additional use of Floramite SC miticide, previously labeled for control of mite pests on ornamental plants, on greenhouse-grown tomatoes; Supplemental label granted to Knack IGR as an insect growth regulator to combat whiteflies.

Presents answers to questions about pest control in the United States. Application of pesticides to kill spiders; Management of mites; Spider bites.