Abstract  Panonychus citri (McGregor) is one of the most detrimental citrus pest mites worldwide. Its unique developmental characteristics, which include three molts and five developmental stages (egg, larva, protonymph, deutonymph, and adult), high fecundity, and a short developmental cycle, enable it to adapt quickly to environmental changes and stresses. In addition, the efficient detoxification metabolic enzyme system (cytochrome P450 monooxygenase, glutathione S-transferase, and carboxyesterase) of P. citri plays an important role in its response to plant secondary metabolites and acaricides. However, the long-term use of chemical control methods can lead to significant pesticide resistance, ecological damage, and an increase in pesticide residues in the environment. Therefore, the biological control strategy of using mites to control mites remains an important approach for future P. citri management. This review summarizes the growth and development of P. citri, its resistance mechanisms, and the management of predatory mites, to provide a reference for fundamental and applied research on P. citri.