This paper briefly describes the foundations and characteristics of biological control in
protected cropping and what drivers are behind adoption of this management system within …

This chapter reviews the effects of alien terrestrial arthropods on the economy, society and
environment in Europe. Many alien insect and mite species cause serious socio-economic …

Insecticides are the most commonly used tactic to control western flower thrips (WFT),
Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande (Thysanoptera: Thripidae), on greenhouse cucumber …

Abstract BACKGROUND: Trialeurodes vaporariorum (Westwood), also known as the
greenhouse whitefly, is a serious pest of protected vegetable and ornamental crops in most …

Insect and mite pests are a major constraint to greenhouse production of vegetables, fruits
and ornamentals. As the abiotic conditions in greenhouses are relatively stable and uniform …

Aromatic and medicinal plants are a rich source of molecules with insecticidal activities
against many insect pests. The present study investigated the insecticidal activities of four …

1. Global climate change models predict an increase in the frequency and magnitude of
extreme temperature events. These temperature events, heatwaves for example, will impact …

The effects of spirotetramat, a tetramic acid derivative, on gross fertility, net fertility, female
longevity and the instantaneous rate of increase of two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus …

The citrus mealybug, Phnococcus citri (Risso)(Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), is a vector of
Grapevine leafroll-associated virus 3 (GLRaV-3), which causes severe damage to …

Spiromesifen is a novel insecticide and is classed as a tetronic acid derivative. It targets the
insects' acetyl‐coenzyme A carboxylase (ACCase) enzyme, causing a reduction in lipid …