The effects of rainfall and temperature on the development of Aceria mangiferae (Acarina: Eriophyidae) as a pest of mango trees in Sao Paulo state.
Reis P. R., Pereira A. R., Parra J. R. P.
Author Affiliation: Instituto Agronomico do Estado de Sao Paulo, Brazil.
Bragantia 33 : 139-145
Abstract : Excessive rainfall and temperatures below 10 deg C reduced the mite population, the number of rainy days having a greater effect than the total rainfall. Generally, conditions in Sao Paulo are unfavourable to A. mangiferae.