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Abstract
Background: Mites, encompassing medically and veterinary important species, are significant vectors of various pathogens, thereby presenting substantial challenges to public health and agriculture. Understanding their biology and control is critical for managing associated health risks and economic burdens.
Objectives: To provide a comprehensive review of the biology, ecology, and control strategies of mites, with particular emphasis on their role in disease transmission and current challenges in their management.
Methods: A systematic review of the existing literature was conducted focusing on mite biology, ecological interactions, and control approaches. Strategies examined included chemical control, biological control agents, and integrated pest management (IPM), with evaluation of their effectiveness and associated limitations.
Results: Control of mites is increasingly compromised by the development of acaricide resistance. Environmental factors, especially climate change, significantly influence mite distribution and population dynamics. While IPM and biological control agents offer promising alternatives, critical gaps remain in understanding the molecular basis of resistance and the ecological consequences of environmental change on mite-vector relationships.
Conclusions: Effective and sustainable mite control requires a shift towards integrated approaches that combine biological insights with environmentally informed management strategies. Future research should target molecular resistance mechanisms and the broader ecological context of mite-borne diseases to inform policy and intervention efforts.
期刊介绍:
Postgraduate Medical Journal is a peer reviewed journal published on behalf of the Fellowship of Postgraduate Medicine. The journal aims to support junior doctors and their teachers and contribute to the continuing professional development of all doctors by publishing papers on a wide range of topics relevant to the practicing clinician and teacher. Papers published in PMJ include those that focus on core competencies; that describe current practice and new developments in all branches of medicine; that describe relevance and impact of translational research on clinical practice; that provide background relevant to examinations; and papers on medical education and medical education research. PMJ supports CPD by providing the opportunity for doctors to publish many types of articles including original clinical research; reviews; quality improvement reports; editorials, and correspondence on clinical matters.