Understanding pesticide non‐target effects on natural enemies is a key element of
successful conservation biological control. Due to their importance in agroecosystems …

Predatory mites of the family Phytoseiidae are important natural enemies of phytophagous
mites and small insects. Phytoseiid mites often experience a variety of stresses brought …

Highlights•New pesticides are more selective, but no pesticide is universally
'harmless'.•Ground-dwelling natural enemies and studies on herbicides are under …

Highlights• New approaches have been proposed in the evaluation of pesticide selectivity
toward natural enemies, in particular predatory mites.• Predatory mites (ie phytoseiids) can …

Tetranychus urticae Koch is a highly polyphagous pest that is notorious for developing
resistance to pesticides. In many perennial cropping systems, integrated mite management …

Abstract Stephanitis pyrioides Scott (Hemiptera: Tingidae) is an important insect pest of
azalea plants (Rhododendron L. spp.) in the USA. The use of neonicotinoids in landscapes …

The effects of codling moth (Cydia pomonella (Linnaeus))(Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)
management programs on secondary pests of apple were examined from 2008 to 2011 in …

The addition of supplemental food sources for natural enemies is a growing component of
conservation and augmentative biological control. Supplemental foods can be used to retain …

Abstract Panonychus citri (McGregor)(Trombidiformes: Tetranychidae) is one of the main
defoliator mites in citrus groves. In Brazil, P. citri was formerly considered a secondary pest …

Multiple acaricide resistance in Tetranychus urticae continues to threaten crop production
globally, justifying the need to adequately study resistance for sustainable pest …