As global food demand continues to increase, effective pest control remains one of agriculture's most pressing challenges.

The twospotted spider mite (TSSM) is a plant-feeding mite that ... dependent on temperature. . Under ideal conditions (hot, dry weather, lack of natural enemies, and well-fertilized plants), mite ...

Overuse of chemical pesticides has driven resistance in agricultural pests, including the adaptable two-spotted spider mite.