Ground beetles (carabids) constitute an important functional component of biodiversity in
agroecosystems, mainly because of their role as predators of pests, but also as consumers …

The cabbage stem flea beetle (CSFB 1) Psylliodes chrysocephala Linnaeus is the most
important pest of oilseed rape (Brassica napus) crops in Europe. Control has become more …

Conventional agriculture in the global north is typically characterized by large monocultures,
commonly managed with high levels of pesticide or fertilizer input and mechanization. Strip …

Rising demands for agricultural products and high environmental costs of intensive
agriculture reinforce the need for ecological replacements in agricultural management. In …

Field Crop Arthropod Pests of Economic Importance presents detailed descriptions of the
biology and ecology of important arthropod pest of selected global field crops. Standard …

This study investigated how crop type and crop succession influence the distribution and the
dynamics of abundance of two dominant carabid beetle species (Poecilus cupreus and …

Pest management in intensive crop production currently underutilizes natural biological
control, and frequently results in pesticide application. Intercropping modifies physical and …

Background Pitfall traps are commonly used to assess ground dwelling arthropod
communities. The effects of different pitfall trap designs on the trapping outcome are poorly …

Reduced use of chemicals in weed management has been identified as a key strategy to
increase overall agricultural sustainability. Carabid (Coleoptera: Carabidae) and cricket …

Diversification of agroecosystems through mixed cropping can facilitate multiple ecosystem
services that may improve yields. Intercrops may repel pests and nourish natural enemies …