The main modes of action of insect parasitoids are considered to be killing their hosts with
egg laying followed by offspring development (reproductive mortality), and adults feeding on …

The fall armyworm (FAW)(Spodoptera frugiperda) is a transboundary insect pest with high
potential for rapid dispersal due to its natural ability to spread, its polyphagous habit and a …

Pesticide risk assessments are usually based on short-term acute toxicity tests, while longer-
term population dynamic related traits, critical to the success of biological control and …

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Abstract Lobesia botrana (Denis & Schiffermüller)(Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), commonly
known as the European grapevine moth (EGVM), is a primary pest of vineyards. This article …

The tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta (Meyrick)(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) has recently
invaded Mediterranean countries and is a major pest in tomato crops. Trichogrammatid …

The South American tomato pinworm (Tuta absoluta) has recently invaded Europe and is
rapidly spreading in the Afro-Eurasian continent where it is becoming a major pest on …

Accurate evaluation of the biological control services provided by insect natural enemies
requires a consideration of the full diversity of means by which they can cause reductions in …

Ostrinia furnacalis is considered the main insect pest on maize throughout Asia and both
Trichogramma dendrolimi and T. chilonis are the major species used for control in Northeast …

The South American tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), is
a major pest that has recently invaded Afro-Eurasia. Biological control, especially by …