Homopterans including aphids, whiteflies and leafhoppers are the major vectors of viruses
comprising more than 80% of insect-transmitted viruses which represents close to 400 virus …

There is a considerable interest in trying to understand how aphids find their host plants
because they are a major cause of economic losses in agricultural and horticultural …

The application of straw mulch to organic seed potatoes (Solanum tuberosum L.) has been
shown to reduce virus incidence. In order to determine the associated agronomic effects of …

We review the rich literature on behavioural responses of aphids (Hemiptera: Aphididae) to
stimuli of different colours. Only in one species there are adequate physiological data on …

Barrier plants are a management tool based on secondary plants used within or bordering a
primary crop for the purpose of disease control. Aphid-transmitted viruses account for …

Black shading nets are commonly used to protect agricultural crops from excessive solar
radiation and wind, and for water saving. Recent studies have demonstrated that when black …

The green peach aphid, Myzus persicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae) is an important
phytophagous pest of greenhouse and field crops. In the host finding process visual cues …

New types of ultraviolet (UV)-blocking materials, such as polyethylene films and nets, have
been developed in recent years as a very promising tool to control insect vectors of plant …

Aphids are economically and ecologically important herbivorous insects. A critical step in
their life cycle is the visually guided host finding behaviour. To elucidate the role of colour in …

This is the first study to research management strategies for cotton leafroll dwarf virus
(CLRDV) in the southeastern US The efficacy of aphid vector management to reduce final …