Research Article
Massive infestation of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) inside an office in City of Panama, Panama
Abstract
We report the presence of unusual overpopulation of the storage mite Tyrophagus putrescentiae in an office workplace, an environment that often does not provide the ideal conditions for the development of these mites. The infestation source was identified as two damaged sachets of spoiled sweetener found under the furniture of the office used for preparing and consuming refreshments.
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Supporting Institution
Ministry of Economy and Finance, Panama
Project Number
SINIP 9044.74
Thanks
To Sergio Bermúdez for his suggestions and comments on the manuscript.
References
- Arias, J., Lombardero, M., Arteaga, C. and Barber, D. 2005. Exposition and sensitization to Tyrophagus putrescentiae in a allergic population to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus in Huelva, Spain. Allergologia et Immunopathologia, 33: 214-220. [In Spanish] doi: 10.1157/13077746
- Collins, D.A. 2006. A review of alternatives to organophosphorus compounds for the control of storage mites. Journal of Stored Products Research, 42: 395-426. doi: 10.1016/j.jspr.2005.08.001
- Collins, D.A. 2012. A review on the factors affecting mite growth in stored grain commodities. Experimental and Applied Acarology, 56: 191-208. doi: 10.1007/s10493-012-9512-6
- Colloff, M.J. 2009. Dust mites. CSIRO Publishing. Australia, 600 pp. doi:10.1071/9780643100497
- Estribí, S.S., Recinos, A.L., Murgas, I.L. and Miranda R.J. 2018. Domestic mites (Arachnida: Acari) associated with bedrooms floor in two localities of Chiriqui province, Panama. Tecnociencia, 20: 115-133. [In Spanish]
- Fan, Q.-H. and Zhang, Z.-Q. 2007. Tyrophagus (Acari: Astigmata: Acaridae). Fauna of New Zealand, 56, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, New Zealand, 291 pp. doi:10.7931/J2/FNZ.56
- Fernández-Duro, B.I., Álvarez-Castelló, M., Mateo-Morejón, M., Luis-Rodríguez, B., Labrada-Rosado, A. 2014. Dust mites as occupational allergens in two bakeries of La Habana, Cuba. Revista Alergia México, 61: 281-287. [In Spanish] doi: 10.29262/ram.v61i4.1
- Klimov, P.B. and OConnor, B.M. 2009. Conservation of the name Tyrophagus putrescentiae, a medically and economically important mite species (Acari: Acaridae). International Journal of Acarology, 35: 95-114. doi: 10.1080/01647950902902587
- Lezcano, J.J., Murgas, I.L., Barrera, O.M. and Miranda, R.J. 2020. House dust mites (Acari: Astigmata) from mattresses in Panama. Acarologia, 60: 576-586. doi: 10.24349/acarologia/20204386
- Matsumoto, T., Hisano, T., Hamaguchi, M. and Miike, T. 1996. Systemic anaphylaxis after eating storage-mite-contaminated food. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 109: 197-200. doi: 10.1159/000237220
- Mullen, G.R. and OConnor, B.M. 2019. Mites (Acari). In: Mullen, G.R. and Durden, L.A. (Eds). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Third edition. Academic Press, 533-602. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814043-7.00026-1
- Ree, H.I., Jeon, S.H., Lee I.Y., Hong, C.S. and Lee, D.K. 1997. Fauna and geographical distribution of house dust mites in Korea. The Korean Journal of Parasitology, 35: 9-17. doi: 10.3347/kjp.1997.35.1.9
- Sánchez-Borges, M., Fernández-Caldas, E., Thomas, W.R., Chapman, M.D., Lee, B.W., Caraballo, L., Acevedo, N., Chew, F.T., Ansotegui, I.J., Behrooz, L. et al. 2017. International consensus (ICON) on clinical consequences of mite hypersensitivity, a global problem. World Allergy Organization Journal, 10: 14. doi: 10.1186/s40413-017-0145-4
- Silva, G.L., Ohlweiler, L.M., Schussler, M., Pavan, A., Ferla, N.J., Silva, F.R. and Johann, L. 2021. Case report: Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Acari) attacking laying birds in conventional poultry houses. Veterinary Research Communications, 45: 159-162. doi: 10.1007/s11259-021-09793-4
- Zhao, Y., Abbar, S., Amoah, B., Phillips, T.W. and Schilling, M.W. 2016. Controlling pests in dry-cured ham: A review. Meat Science, 111: 183-191. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.09.009
Massive infestation of Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Astigmata: Acaridae) inside an office in City of Panama, Panama
Abstract
We report the presence of unusual overpopulation of the storage mite Tyrophagus putrescentiae in an office workplace, an environment that often does not provide the ideal conditions for the development of these mites. The infestation source was identified as two damaged sachets of spoiled sweetener found under the furniture of the office used for preparing and consuming refreshments.
Keywords
Project Number
SINIP 9044.74
References
- Arias, J., Lombardero, M., Arteaga, C. and Barber, D. 2005. Exposition and sensitization to Tyrophagus putrescentiae in a allergic population to Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus in Huelva, Spain. Allergologia et Immunopathologia, 33: 214-220. [In Spanish] doi: 10.1157/13077746
- Collins, D.A. 2006. A review of alternatives to organophosphorus compounds for the control of storage mites. Journal of Stored Products Research, 42: 395-426. doi: 10.1016/j.jspr.2005.08.001
- Collins, D.A. 2012. A review on the factors affecting mite growth in stored grain commodities. Experimental and Applied Acarology, 56: 191-208. doi: 10.1007/s10493-012-9512-6
- Colloff, M.J. 2009. Dust mites. CSIRO Publishing. Australia, 600 pp. doi:10.1071/9780643100497
- Estribí, S.S., Recinos, A.L., Murgas, I.L. and Miranda R.J. 2018. Domestic mites (Arachnida: Acari) associated with bedrooms floor in two localities of Chiriqui province, Panama. Tecnociencia, 20: 115-133. [In Spanish]
- Fan, Q.-H. and Zhang, Z.-Q. 2007. Tyrophagus (Acari: Astigmata: Acaridae). Fauna of New Zealand, 56, Manaaki Whenua - Landcare Research, New Zealand, 291 pp. doi:10.7931/J2/FNZ.56
- Fernández-Duro, B.I., Álvarez-Castelló, M., Mateo-Morejón, M., Luis-Rodríguez, B., Labrada-Rosado, A. 2014. Dust mites as occupational allergens in two bakeries of La Habana, Cuba. Revista Alergia México, 61: 281-287. [In Spanish] doi: 10.29262/ram.v61i4.1
- Klimov, P.B. and OConnor, B.M. 2009. Conservation of the name Tyrophagus putrescentiae, a medically and economically important mite species (Acari: Acaridae). International Journal of Acarology, 35: 95-114. doi: 10.1080/01647950902902587
- Lezcano, J.J., Murgas, I.L., Barrera, O.M. and Miranda, R.J. 2020. House dust mites (Acari: Astigmata) from mattresses in Panama. Acarologia, 60: 576-586. doi: 10.24349/acarologia/20204386
- Matsumoto, T., Hisano, T., Hamaguchi, M. and Miike, T. 1996. Systemic anaphylaxis after eating storage-mite-contaminated food. International Archives of Allergy and Immunology, 109: 197-200. doi: 10.1159/000237220
- Mullen, G.R. and OConnor, B.M. 2019. Mites (Acari). In: Mullen, G.R. and Durden, L.A. (Eds). Medical and Veterinary Entomology. Third edition. Academic Press, 533-602. doi: 10.1016/B978-0-12-814043-7.00026-1
- Ree, H.I., Jeon, S.H., Lee I.Y., Hong, C.S. and Lee, D.K. 1997. Fauna and geographical distribution of house dust mites in Korea. The Korean Journal of Parasitology, 35: 9-17. doi: 10.3347/kjp.1997.35.1.9
- Sánchez-Borges, M., Fernández-Caldas, E., Thomas, W.R., Chapman, M.D., Lee, B.W., Caraballo, L., Acevedo, N., Chew, F.T., Ansotegui, I.J., Behrooz, L. et al. 2017. International consensus (ICON) on clinical consequences of mite hypersensitivity, a global problem. World Allergy Organization Journal, 10: 14. doi: 10.1186/s40413-017-0145-4
- Silva, G.L., Ohlweiler, L.M., Schussler, M., Pavan, A., Ferla, N.J., Silva, F.R. and Johann, L. 2021. Case report: Tyrophagus putrescentiae (Acari) attacking laying birds in conventional poultry houses. Veterinary Research Communications, 45: 159-162. doi: 10.1007/s11259-021-09793-4
- Zhao, Y., Abbar, S., Amoah, B., Phillips, T.W. and Schilling, M.W. 2016. Controlling pests in dry-cured ham: A review. Meat Science, 111: 183-191. doi: 10.1016/j.meatsci.2015.09.009
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| Primary Language | English |
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| Subjects | Structural Biology |
| Journal Section | Research Note |
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| Project Number | SINIP 9044.74 |
| Publication Date | January 27, 2022 |
| Published in Issue | Year 2022 |
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