The most severe outcome of the widespread interspecific competition that occurs between
invasive organisms and their local congeners is species displacement. The western flower …

Abstract The Western flower thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis Pergande (Thysanoptera:
Thripidae) is an invasive polyphagous pest with an expanding global range that damages a …

Simple Summary Due to the frequent application of insecticides, resistance in field
populations of F. occidentalis is increasing, thus complicating management efforts. However …

With the profound changes in the international security situation, the progression of
globalization, and the continuous advancement of biotechnology, the risks and challenges …

Background The invasive fall armyworm (FAW) Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera:
Noctuidae) has widely colonized the tropics and subtropics of Asia. However, the impact on …

BACKGROUND Species displacement by the outcome of interspecific competition is of
particular importance to pest management. Over the past decade, spinetoram has been …

Insecticide resistance is a standing concern for arthropod pest species, which may result in
insecticide control failure. Nonetheless, while insecticide resistance has remained a focus of …

BACKGROUND Spinetoram, a new type of spinosyn with novel modes of action, has been
used in effective thrips control programs, but resistance remains a threat. In the present …

Abstract Exotic invasive whiteflies (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) in India cause direct and
indirect yield losses in agriculture, horticulture and forestry crop plants. Around 25 years …

The cotton mealybug, Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae), is a
serious invasive species that significantly damages plants of approximately 60 families …