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

The two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae) is a small arachnid that attacks many types of plants. It primarily poses a problem in strawberries, but it significantly affects raspberries as well.

I am having problems in identifying the exact year of publication of the original description of Tetranychus urticae by C.L. Koch. The reference to my knowledge should read: Koch, C.L. ([1835]?): ...

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