Wireworms, the soil-dwelling larvae of click beetles (Coleoptera: Elateridae), comprise major
pests of several crops worldwide, including maize and potatoes. The current trend towards …

Protecting crops against pests is a major issue in the current agricultural production system.
In particular, assessing the risk to crops can promote integrated pest management (IPM) …

Established pests are often overlooked as candidates for eradication or containment
programmes because the use of traditional control techniques over very large areas usually …

Gynaephora alpherakii (G. alpherakii) is one of the dominant pests in the alpine meadow; its
outbreak has substantial impacts on grass vegetation production and carrying capacity. The …

Biochar, a carbonaceous material produced through pyrolysis of organic matter, has
garnered attention for its potential to enhance soil fertility, structure, and overall health …

Demand for computer models that simulate insect population dynamics is growing due to
many factors including increased pressure on natural resources and climate change …

Protecting crops against pests is a major issue in the current agricultural production system.
In particular, assessing the risk to crops can promote integrated pest management (IPM) …

Monitoring studies on the effectiveness of catching adult Elateridae using pheromone traps
were conducted between 2021–2022 in a potato field by the National Institute of Research …