Predation interactions among henhouse‐dwelling arthropods, with a focus on the poultry red mite Dermanyssus gallinae

BACKGROUND Analysis of the poorly explored food webs of henhouse‐dwelling arthropods would improve biological control against the poultry red mite (PRM) Dermanyssus gallinae (De Geer). This study aimed to identify trophic links among native predatory arthropods, PRM, and alternative preys. In vitro predation tests were carried out to assess (i) the ability of native predators to feed on PRM juvenile and adult stages in two physiological statuses...