Abstract The synanthropic mould mite, Tyrophagus putrescentiae infests various stored products, plant seeds and mushroom beds. Its biology was studied under controlled laboratory conditions at 10, 15, 20, 25, and 30 °C, 70% r.h. and a photoperiod of 16:8 (L:D) h when reared on button mushroom, Agaricus bisporus and oyster mushroom, Pleurotus ostr…