Panicle Rice Mite (Steneotarsonemus spinki)
Last Modified: Aug 17, 2016
In 2011, APHIS reclassified panicle rice mite (Steneotarsonemus spinki, PRM) to a non-quarantine pest. APHIS’ decision to reclassify PRM is based on a reevaluation of the regulatory program, outreach activities conducted with the rice-producing states, and scientific literature indicating that PRM has not caused economic damage in temperate rice-growing regions similar to the United States.
Program documents and regulatory protocols are maintained on the APHIS web site for reference by the rice industry and research community.
Regulations
- SPRO Letters
- APHIS Reclassifies Panicle Rice Mite, Steneotarsonemus spinki (9/29/11) (PDF; 16 Kb)
- Detections of Panicle Rice Mite, Steneotarsonemus spinki, in Lajas, Puerto Rico (7/11/08) (PDF; 76 Kb)
- Rescinded; effective November 1, 2011
- Panicle Rice Mite, Steneotarsonemus spinki, Eradication Strategy (11/2/07) ( (PDF; 12 Kb)
- Detections of Panicle Rice Mite, S. spinki, in Stuttgart, Arkansas (9/17/07) (PDF; 16 Kb)
Pest Management
Contact:
Mary Palm
Director, Pest Management
Telephone: 301-851-2069
E-mail: Mary.Palm@aphis.usda.gov
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