Forests play critical roles in global ecosystem processes and provide numerous services to
society. But forests are increasingly affected by a variety of human influences, especially …

Arboviral diseases are caused by a group of viruses spread by the bite of infected
arthropods. Amongst these, dengue, Zika, west nile fever and yellow fever cause the …

Abstract The South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick)(Lepidoptera:
Gelechiidae), is a devastating pest currently threatening the global tomato industry …

Highlights•Social insects have started spreading during the early phases of
globalization.•Multiple independent introductions and bridgehead effects are …

Background The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is the most promising insect candidate
for nutrient-recycling through bioconversion of organic waste into biomass, thereby …

Highlights•Human activities increasingly disperse insect species beyond their historical
ranges.•Understanding human-mediated dispersal is crucial for predicting future …

Globalization is triggering an increase in the establishment of alien insects in Europe, with
several species having substantial ecological and economic impacts. We investigated long …

Simple Summary Invasive insects, along with climate change, are among the two most
important environmental problems facing the world today. They pose a threat to many …

Abstract The European Union (EU) has recently published its first list of invasive alien
species (IAS) of EU concern to which current legislation must apply. The list comprises …

Biological invasions are a major threat to biodiversity, agriculture, and human health.
Invasive populations can be the source of additional new introductions, leading to a self …