The combined use of chemicals and biological control is not always a successful strategy
owing to the potential side effects on biocontrol agents. Lethal and sublethal effects of three …

For parasitoids, the host represents the sole source of nutrients for the developing immature.
Subsequently, host quality is an important factor affecting immature development and the …

Fumigant toxicity of the essential oil of Ferula assafoetida L.(Umbelliferae), a potent
botanical insecticide against carob moth, was investigated under laboratory conditions on …

The Effects of two insecticides were evaluated on the immature and adult stages of
Trichogramma brassicae. The recommended field concentrations of emamectin benzoate …

The effects of three insecticides including deltamethrin, spirotetramat and flupyradifurone on
pre-imaginal stages of Trichogramma evanescens Westwood (Hymenoptera …

Various physiological effects of W olbachia infection have been reported in invertebrates,
but the impact of this infection on behavior and the consequences of these behavioral …

The successful mass-rearing of potential biological control agents is a prerequisite for
sustainable pest control. In this study, the performance of 3 Trichogramma euproctidis …

Trichogramma brassicae (Bezdenko) are egg parasitoids that are used throughout the world
as biological control agents and in laboratories as model species. Despite this ubiquity, few …

Several factors, such as cold exposure, aging, the number of experiences and viral infection,
have been shown to affect learning ability in different organisms. Wolbachia has been found …

Globally, insect abundance and diversity are experiencing a rapid decline. Despite
important inter-taxa and geographical variability, this can entail an extinction of ecological …