Communication by substrate-borne mechanical waves is widespread in insects. The
specifics of vibrational communication are related to heterogeneous natural substrates that …

Today, we are faced with an increase in the impact of pesticides on the environment, which
is becoming a real concern for most agricultural production systems, including vineyards, for …

Halyomorpha halys (Stål, 1855), the brown marmorated stink bug (BMSB), is an invasive
species that has become a key agricultural pest in its invaded range. Commercial traps …

Behavioral manipulation (BM) is a multimodal control approach based on the interference
with the stimuli mediating insect perception and interaction with the surroundings. BM could …

Highlights•Vibration receptor organs contain mechanosensilla detecting substrate
vibrations.•Vibrations are important signals by potential mates and rivals or predator …

The effects of substrate-borne vibration with frequencies of 30 and 300 Hz on the number of
the greenhouse whitefly Trialeurodes vaporariorum and the number of fruit sets in …

Highlights•Flowers provide information for insect visitors in multiple modalities.•This
multimodality may enhance both pollination and visitor efficiency.•Bumblebees are able to …

The increasing demand for safe and sustainably produced food is leading to the
development of strategies of pest control alternative to chemicals. One innovative method is …

Despite having> 1200 described species and despite their nearly worldwide distribution and
prevalence in many xeric ecosystems, relative to many other arachnid groups, we know little …

Intra-and interspecific communication is crucial to fitness via its role in facilitating mating,
territoriality and defence. Yet, the evolution of animal communication systems is puzzling …