Abstract The South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick)(Lepidoptera:
Gelechiidae), has invaded most Afro-Eurasian countries and is threatening worldwide …

The South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick), is native to the western
Neotropics. After invading Spain in 2006, it spread rapidly throughout Afro-Eurasia and has …

Since its detection in the Mediterranean basin at the end of 2006 and later in other
European countries, the South American tomato pinworm, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick), has …

Abstract The South American tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera:
Gelechiidae), is an invasive Neotropical pest. After its first detection in Europe, it rapidly …

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 …

An early release system developed for Nesidiocoris tenuis Reuter (Heteroptera: Miridae)
could provide a good control of Tuta absoluta (Meyrick)(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) in tomato …

Agriculture in the twenty-first century faces the challenge of meeting food demands while
satisfying sustainability goals. The challenge is further complicated by climate change which …

Abstract Nesidiocoris tenuis (Reuter)(Hemiptera: Miridae) is an important natural enemy of
several key arthropod pests. However, in tomato crop this predator can cause economic …

The recent introduction and rapid spread of the tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta
(Meyrick)(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) throughout Europe, Africa and the Middle East poses a …

The omnivorous predators Nesidiocoris tenuis (Reuter) and Macrolophus pygmaeus
Rambur (Hemiptera: Miridae) are indigenous natural enemies that commonly inhabit tomato …