The complexity of biological control systems: An autophagy case study
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DOI: 10.1002/bies.202100224
Abstract: Autophagy and YAP1‐WWTR1/TAZ signalling are tightly linked in a complex control system of forward and feedback pathways which determine different cellular outcomes in differing cell types at different time‐points after perturbations. Here we extend our… read more here.
Keywords: control systems; biological control; complexity biological; control ... See more keywords
Traits across trophic levels interact to influence parasitoid establishment in biological control releases
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DOI: 10.1002/ece3.8654
Abstract: Abstract A central goal in ecology is to predict what governs a species’ ability to establish in a new environment. One mechanism driving establishment success is individual species’ traits, but the role of trait combinations… read more here.
Keywords: ecology; biological control; establishment; parasitoid establishment ... See more keywords
Enhancing the effectiveness of biological control programs of invasive species through a more comprehensive pest management approach.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.4347
Abstract: Invasive species are one of the greatest economic and ecological threats to agriculture and natural areas in the US and the world. Among the available management tools, biological control provides one of the most economical… read more here.
Keywords: control programs; invasive species; management; biological control ... See more keywords
Evaluation of Scymnus nubilus (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a biological control agent against Aphis spiraecola and Cinara juniperi (Hemiptera: Aphididae).
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.5585
Abstract: BACKGROUND Aphids are a major insect pest of forestry systems. In this study, we evaluate the potential of the ladybeetle Scymnus nubilus Mulsant (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a biological control agent against Aphis spiraecola Patch and… read more here.
Keywords: scymnus nubilus; control; biological control; aphis spiraecola ... See more keywords
Classical biological control of invasive stink bugs with egg parasitoids - what does success look like?
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.5813
Abstract: Although the enemy release hypothesis forms the theoretical basis for classical (=importation) biological control of invasive pests, its core assumptions are not always examined. This could contribute to unrealistic expectations for some biological control programs.… read more here.
Keywords: control invasive; invasive stink; control; egg parasitoids ... See more keywords
Impact of insecticide programs on pests, the predatory mite Phytoseiulus persimilis, and staked tomato profitability.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.6866
Abstract: BACKGROUND Various insecticides are available to manage diverse pest complexes in commercial vegetable production, but knowledge gaps exist regarding their overall performance in pest suppression, profitability, and compatibility with biological control. We conducted trials in… read more here.
Keywords: biological control; phytoseiulus persimilis; profitability; insecticide programs ... See more keywords
Licorice strips enhance predator-mediated biological control in China's cotton crop.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.7243
Abstract: BACKGROUND Habitat management such as field- or farm-level diversification can conserve arthropod natural enemies, enhance biological pest control and lower (or suspend) insecticide use in agricultural crops. These approaches however have been underexploited to manage… read more here.
Keywords: biological control; cotton; licorice strips; control ... See more keywords
Exclusion of Mediterranean ant species enhances biological control of the invasive mealybug Delottococcus aberiae in citrus.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.7380
Abstract: BACKGROUND Delottococcus aberiae is an invasive mealybug that produces severe damage in Spanish citrus. This mealybug has established a mutualistic relationship with native Mediterranean ant species that may limit biological control of this pest. Herein,… read more here.
Keywords: biological control; control; aberiae; ant species ... See more keywords
When a plant invader meets its old enemy abroad: what can be learnt from accidental introductions of biological control agents.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.7390
Abstract: Accidental introductions of biological weed control (BWC) agents (i) offer opportunities to assess host use of agents with a potentially broader fundamental host-range than those approved for field release directly in target areas; (ii) urge… read more here.
Keywords: introductions biological; plant invader; biological control; control ... See more keywords
Factors influencing short term parasitoid establishment and efficacy for the biological control of Halyomorpha halys with the samurai wasp Trissolcus japonicus.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.7423
Abstract: BACKGROUND Classical biological control has been identified as the most promising approach to limit the impact of the invasive pest species Halyomorpha halys (Heteroptera: Pentatomidae). This study investigated the parasitism rate at sites where the… read more here.
Keywords: trissolcus japonicus; halys; biological control; japonicus ... See more keywords
Biological Control of Weeds in Turfgrass: Opportunities and Misconceptions.
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DOI: 10.1002/ps.7436
Abstract: Turfgrass systems may offer opportunities for overcoming some constraints on the successful implementation of weed biocontrol. Of the roughly 16.4 million ha of turfgrass in the USA, about 60% to 75% are in residential lawns… read more here.
Keywords: biological control; control; weeds turfgrass; control weeds ... See more keywords