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View article: Adaptive Challenges of Past and Future Invasion of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> : Insights From Novel Genomic Resources and Statistical Methods Combining Individual and Pool Sequencing Data
Adaptive Challenges of Past and Future Invasion of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> : Insights From Novel Genomic Resources and Statistical Methods Combining Individual and Pool Sequencing Data Open
Global change is accelerating biological invasions, making it crucial to understand how species adapt in new environments to improve management strategies. Genomic data provide valuable insights into adaptation through genotype‐environment…
View article: Will an accidentally introduced parasitoid save European box trees?
Will an accidentally introduced parasitoid save European box trees? Open
Introduction: An unidentified species of Eriborus (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae) is an important larval parasitoid of the box tree moth, Cydalima perspectalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) in its native range in South Korea. It is one of the para…
View article: Laying performance, egg and carcass characteristics, and economic profitability of using fresh maggots in the ration of growing local chicken ( <i>Gallus domesticus</i> , L.) in Burkina Faso
Laying performance, egg and carcass characteristics, and economic profitability of using fresh maggots in the ration of growing local chicken ( <i>Gallus domesticus</i> , L.) in Burkina Faso Open
In Burkina Faso, traditional poultry farming suffers from the inaccessibility of protein inputs. However, fly larvae have a high potential to be used in poultry feed as an alternative protein source. This study aims to evaluate the effect …
View article: Diversity of Termites Used in Poultry Feed in Burkina Faso
Diversity of Termites Used in Poultry Feed in Burkina Faso Open
The aim of the study was to assess the diversity of termites used in poultry feed in Burkina Faso. Termite samples were collected in eight of the thirteen regions of the country by poultry farmers, then conserved in 70° alcohol. The criter…
View article: The utilization of biological control against regulated pests in the <scp>EPPO</scp> region: challenges and opportunities
The utilization of biological control against regulated pests in the <span>EPPO</span> region: challenges and opportunities Open
Biological control is a pest control method that can offer an environmentally safer alternative to chemical pesticides. The proven safety record of both augmentative and classical biological control technologies allows its utilization agai…
View article: Use of non-conventional protein resources in the diet to improve zootechnical performances in poultry
Use of non-conventional protein resources in the diet to improve zootechnical performances in poultry Open
Traditional avian production in developing countries is experiencing low productivity, of which one of the major causes is the absence or insufficiency of protein in their diet. The conventional sources of such proteins are vegetable seeds…
View article: Parasitoids of Agrilus spp. in Europe: Anticipating the arrival of Agrilus planipennis
Parasitoids of Agrilus spp. in Europe: Anticipating the arrival of Agrilus planipennis Open
The emerald ash borer (EAB), Agrilus planipennis, is a woodboring beetle native to East Asia. It is highly invasive in North America, where it causes large-scale dieback of American ash species, Fraxinus spp. EAB is also invasive in Wester…
View article: A new species of Braunsia (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae), a natural enemy of Cydalima perspectalis (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) from South Korea: species description and notes on its biology
A new species of Braunsia (Hymenoptera, Braconidae, Agathidinae), a natural enemy of Cydalima perspectalis (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) from South Korea: species description and notes on its biology Open
The invasion of Cydalima perspectalis (Walker, 1859) (Lepidoptera, Crambidae) poses a significant threat to European ecosystems and North American ornamentals. In an effort to identify potential biological control agents from the native ha…
View article: Adaptive challenges of past and future invasion of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: insights from novel genomic resources and statistical methods combining individual and pool sequencing data
Adaptive challenges of past and future invasion of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: insights from novel genomic resources and statistical methods combining individual and pool sequencing data Open
Global change is accelerating biological invasions, making it crucial to understand how species adapt in new environments to improve management strategies. Genomic data provide valuable insights into adaptation through Genotype-Environment…
View article: Pre-emptive augmentative biological control of <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> in Europe using <i>Trichogramma</i> spp.
Pre-emptive augmentative biological control of <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> in Europe using <i>Trichogramma</i> spp. Open
Background Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda , is a highly invasive pest of maize and other crops worldwide. It has recently been detected in Europe, and it is urgent to test and develop new sustainable control methods adapted to the Eu…
View article: Restoring functional integrity of the global production ecosystem through biological control
Restoring functional integrity of the global production ecosystem through biological control Open
Human society is anchored in the global agroecosystem. For millennia, this system has provided humans with copious supplies of nutrient-rich food. Yet, through chemical intensification and simplification, vast shares of present-day farmlan…
View article: Preliminary results on effects of planting dates and maize growth stages on fall armyworm density and parasitoid occurrence in Zambia
Preliminary results on effects of planting dates and maize growth stages on fall armyworm density and parasitoid occurrence in Zambia Open
Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith), has become one of the main invasive species on earth since it was first found outside its native range in Africa in 2016. Integrated pest management (IPM) is a comprehensive tool tha…
View article: Genome divergence and reproductive incompatibility among populations of <i>Ganaspis</i> near <i>brasiliensis</i>
Genome divergence and reproductive incompatibility among populations of <i>Ganaspis</i> near <i>brasiliensis</i> Open
During the last decade, the spotted wing drosophila, Drosophila suzukii, has spread from eastern Asia to the Americas, Europe, and Africa. This fly attacks many species of cultivated and wild fruits with soft, thin skins, where its serrate…
View article: Modelling potential distribution of the invasive box tree moth across Asia, Europe, and North America
Modelling potential distribution of the invasive box tree moth across Asia, Europe, and North America Open
The box tree moth Cydalima perspectalis (Walker) (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) (BTM) is a native moth throughout eastern Asia, having recently become invasive in Europe (2007) where it feeds on boxwood (= box tree), Buxus spp. The moth rapidly …
View article: Assessing the Prey Specificity of Neoleucopis spp. against Marchalina hellenica
Assessing the Prey Specificity of Neoleucopis spp. against Marchalina hellenica Open
Marchalina hellenica Gennadius (Hemiptera: Marchalinidae) is a scale insect native to Greece and Turkey and presently invasive in Australia, where it damages pine plantations. The silver fly, Neoleucopis kartliana Tanasijtshuk (Diptera: Ch…
View article: <i>Ganaspis kimorum</i> (Hymenoptera: Figitidae), a promising parasitoid for biological control of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
<i>Ganaspis kimorum</i> (Hymenoptera: Figitidae), a promising parasitoid for biological control of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae) Open
Ganaspis Foerster includes several cryptic species that are important larval parasitoids of the invasive pest Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura), spotted-wing drosophila (SWD). Drosophila suzukii, native to Asia, was first discovered in 2008 i…
View article: Optimization of Production Methods for Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) in Burkina Faso
Optimization of Production Methods for Black Soldier Fly Larvae (Hermetia illucens L.) in Burkina Faso Open
Larvae of Hermetia illucens are a valuable source of protein for animal feed that can be produced by exposing animal and agro-industrial wastes to naturally occurring flies. The objective of this study was to improve techniques for obtaini…
View article: Testing a modified version of the EPPO decision-support scheme for release of classical biological control agents of plant pests using Ganaspis cf. brasiliensis and Cleruchoides noackae as case studies
Testing a modified version of the EPPO decision-support scheme for release of classical biological control agents of plant pests using Ganaspis cf. brasiliensis and Cleruchoides noackae as case studies Open
The 6/04 standard of the European and Mediterranean Plant Protection Organisation (EPPO) on the safe use of biological control is a decision-support scheme (DSS) for the import and release of biological control agents in Europe. It was rec…
View article: Management options for non-native forest pests along their invasion pathways
Management options for non-native forest pests along their invasion pathways Open
Editorial of a special issue of Neobiota on "Conceptual and technical innovations to better manage invasions of alien pests and pathogens in forests"
View article: Climate, host and geography shape insect and fungal communities of trees
Climate, host and geography shape insect and fungal communities of trees Open
Non-native pests, climate change, and their interactions are likely to alter relationships between trees and tree-associated organisms with consequences for forest health. To understand and predict such changes, factors structuring tree-as…
View article: Prospects for classical biological control of<i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i>(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in invaded areas using parasitoids from the Americas
Prospects for classical biological control of<i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i>(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in invaded areas using parasitoids from the Americas Open
Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith) is a polyphagous agricultural pest threatening food security worldwide. This American species recently invaded most of Africa, many Asian countries, and Oceania, where it mainly damages mai…
View article: Towards a global sentinel plants research strategy to prevent new introductions of non-native pests and pathogens in forests. The experience of HOMED
Towards a global sentinel plants research strategy to prevent new introductions of non-native pests and pathogens in forests. The experience of HOMED Open
The use of sentinel woody plants in experimental plantings, Botanical Gardens and Arboreta has been experimentally validated as a tool for identifying possible unknown future threats prior to their introduction into new countries. Sentinel…
View article: Uncovering the Male Presence in Parthenogenetic Marchalina hellenica (Hemiptera: Marchalinidae): Insights into Its mtDNA Divergence and Reproduction Strategy
Uncovering the Male Presence in Parthenogenetic Marchalina hellenica (Hemiptera: Marchalinidae): Insights into Its mtDNA Divergence and Reproduction Strategy Open
Marchalina hellenica (Hemiptera: Marchalinidae), an endemic species in Greece and Turkey, is a major contributor to the annual honey production in its native range. However, in the areas that it invades, lacking natural enemies, it has det…
View article: Comparative effects of biopesticides on fall armyworm management and larval parasitism rates in northern Ghana
Comparative effects of biopesticides on fall armyworm management and larval parasitism rates in northern Ghana Open
The outbreak of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, in Africa has led to several recommendations of insecticides, including biopesticides. However, the effects of these products on the environment, especially on parasitoids have not …
View article: Two-lined Chestnut Borer, Agrilus bilineatus (Weber)
Two-lined Chestnut Borer, Agrilus bilineatus (Weber) Open
The 2-lined chestnut borer (Agrilus bilineatus) is a pest native to eastern North America, affecting oak (Quercus spp.) and chestnut (Castanea spp.). The larvae feed under the bark, leading to tree death within one to four years. While pri…
View article: Pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii (Cano)
Pepper weevil, Anthonomus eugenii (Cano) Open
Anthonomus eugenii, or the pepper weevil, is a significant pest of Capsicum spp., causing major yield losses by destroying blossom buds and immature fruits. Native to Mexico, it has spread to Central America, the Caribbean, French Polynesi…
View article: Plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbst)
Plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar (Herbst) Open
The plum curculio, Conotrachelus nenuphar, is a native pest of North America, predominantly affecting stone and pome fruits, such as peaches, apricots, nectarines and apples. Its damage, caused by oviposition and larval feeding, leads to s…