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 …

Global climate changes undermine the effectiveness of 'set and forget'phytosanitary
regulations. Uncertainties in future greenhouse gas emission profiles render it impossible to …

Invasive species cause significant damage to economies, human health, biodiversity and
society in general. Social insects are among the most successful invaders, often becoming …

Simple Summary Zelus renardii Kolenati (Hemiptera, Reduviidae, Harpactorinae), the
Leafhopper Assassin Bug (LAB), first appeared in Europe in 2011 and is now well …

As the globalisation of trade increases, so does the spread of arthropod pests, leading to a
growing focus on biosecurity preparedness. One approach to this is pre-emptive biological …

The emerald ash borer (EAB, Agrilus planipennis Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Buprestidae) is
devastating ash trees in its invaded range of North America and spreading rapidly towards …

The spotted lanternfly, Lycorma delicatula, native to parts of East Asia and the Indomalayan
region, is a polyphagous herbivore poised to become a major global agricultural pest. Since …

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 …

Invasive weed species can have significant impacts on agriculture, biodiversity and
livelihoods. The cost and feasibility of managing these species using conventional means …

The invasive species Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), also
known as fall armyworm (FAW), has emerged as a significant threat to agriculture globally …