EN
This review contains the characteristics of groups and species of mites used or recommended in the control of plant pest and of weeds. For the control of stored product pests pyemotids, cheyletids and Hypoaspis are discussed. Phytoseiids and Hemisarcoptes malus are described as agents of biological control of pest of orchards, parks and greenhouses. Eriophyoid mites as the most promising group for the control of weeds are also characterized.