Biological control is widely successful at controlling pests, but effective biocontrol agents are
now more difficult to import from countries of origin due to more restrictive international trade …

Pest control in agriculture is mainly based on the application of insecticides, which may
impact nontarget beneficial organisms leading to undesirable ecological effects …

Despite the diverse array of mating systems and life histories which characterise the
parasitic Hymenoptera, sexual selection and sexual conflict in this taxon have been …

Food relationships of Coccinellidae have always been actively studied, largely because of
the economic impact of most coccinellid species. Unfortunately the prey-predator …

Olfactory orientation by insects may be guided by specific volatile blends released from sites
where resources are present. Such blends need to be recognized against the odorous …

The generalist egg parasitoid Anastatus bifasciatus (Geoffroy)(Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae) is
the most prevalent egg parasitoid of the invasive Halyomorpha halys (Stål)(Hemiptera …

In many species of group living invertebrates, in particular arthropods, collective decisions
can emerge from the combined actions of individuals and the direct or indirect interactions …

Host-parasite interactions are an integral part of ecosystems that influence both ecological
and evolutionary processes. Humans are currently altering environments the world over …

In organisms, the energy allocated to different functions, such as between survival and
reproduction, can vary according to biotic and/or abiotic constraints, resulting in trade-offs …

The spread of invasive pests is increasing due to greater global transportation and climate
change-mediated range shifts. In a new community, these invasive species provide a novel …