Emerging trends in insect sex pheromones and traps for sustainable management of key agricultural pests in Asia: beyond insecticides—a comprehensive review
Global crop productivity is reduced by 20–40% annually due to agricultural pests. Mass
trapping with insect sex-pheromones have been the major option for the pest control …
trapping with insect sex-pheromones have been the major option for the pest control …
Functional Response of Harmonia axyridis to the Larvae of Spodoptera litura: The Combined Effect of Temperatures and Prey Instars
Functional responses are central to predator–prey dynamics and describe how predation
varies with prey abundance. Functional responses often are measured without regard to …
varies with prey abundance. Functional responses often are measured without regard to …
Functional response of Harmonia axyridis preying on Acyrthosiphon pisum nymphs: the effect of temperature
In the current study, we investigated the functional response of Harmonia axyridis adults and
larvae foraging on Acyrthosiphon pisum nymphs at temperatures between 15 and 35° C …
larvae foraging on Acyrthosiphon pisum nymphs at temperatures between 15 and 35° C …
Effect of temperature on the life cycle of Harmonia axyridis (Pallas), and its predation rate on the Spodoptera litura (Fabricius) eggs
Biological control is one of the strategies of pest control which is determined by the
biological fitness and metabolic rates of the predator species used. Temperature and …
biological fitness and metabolic rates of the predator species used. Temperature and …
Age-stage, two-sex life table and predation parameters of Harmonia axyridis Pallas (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), reared on Acyrthosiphon pisum (Harris)(Hemiptera …
Pest management strategies relying on biocontrol agents may be altered by climate change
because temperature regulates biological rates from individuals to populations. We …
because temperature regulates biological rates from individuals to populations. We …
An expert system for insect pest population dynamics prediction
Avocado (Persea americana) production is increasing in Kenya, with both small and
largeholder farming for domestic and export markets. However, one of main challenges that …
largeholder farming for domestic and export markets. However, one of main challenges that …
From agriculture to sustainable agriculture: Prospects for improving pest management in industrial revolution 4.0
Synthetic pesticides are promising pest control products that are commonly applied
worldwide. These agrochemicals upon excessive use can select for pest resistance in …
worldwide. These agrochemicals upon excessive use can select for pest resistance in …
Plant diversity promotes species richness and community stability of arthropods in organic farming
Trophic cascades among plants, herbivores, and natural enemies can be affected by
agriculture planting shifts from complex (polyculture) to simple (intensive). Yet, the …
agriculture planting shifts from complex (polyculture) to simple (intensive). Yet, the …
From agriculture to sustainable agriculture: Prospects for improving pest management in industrial revolution 4.0
Synthetic pesticides are promising pest control products that are commonly applied
worldwide. These agrochemicals upon excessive use can select for pest resistance in …
worldwide. These agrochemicals upon excessive use can select for pest resistance in …
[PDF][PDF] Irrigation stress to wheat at sensitive growth stages: tri-trophic effects and implications for aphid control.
Weather extremes can have profound impact on plant physiology. The altered physiology of
stressed plant can also modify trophic interactions in that plant environment. Aphids are …
stressed plant can also modify trophic interactions in that plant environment. Aphids are …