[PDF][PDF] Invasiveness, biology, ecology, and management of the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda
The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797), is a serious pest of
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …
Ecosystem services provided by aculeate wasps
The aculeate wasps are one of the most diverse and speciose insect taxa; they are
omnipresent across ecosystems and exhibit diverse co‐evolutionary and exploitative …
omnipresent across ecosystems and exhibit diverse co‐evolutionary and exploitative …
Unmanned aerial vehicles for biodiversity-friendly agricultural landscapes-A systematic review
The development of biodiversity-friendly agricultural landscapes is of major importance to
meet the sustainable development challenges of our time. The emergence of unmanned …
meet the sustainable development challenges of our time. The emergence of unmanned …
Natural selection and genetic diversity maintenance in a parasitic wasp during continuous biological control application
B Li, Y Duan, Z Du, X Wang, S Liu, Z Feng… - Nature …, 2024 - nature.com
Aphidius gifuensis is a parasitoid wasp and primary endoparasitoid enemy of the peach
potato aphid, Myzus persicae. Artificially reared, captive wasps of this species have been …
potato aphid, Myzus persicae. Artificially reared, captive wasps of this species have been …
Adverse effects of the fungal biopesticide Beauveria bassiana on a predatory social wasp
Biopesticides are considered eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals. However,
their impact on non-target organisms is still poorly understood. Social wasps, in particular …
their impact on non-target organisms is still poorly understood. Social wasps, in particular …
The use of pesticides in Polish agriculture after integrated pest management (IPM) implementation
A Piwowar - Environmental Science and Pollution Research, 2021 - Springer
The aim of the conducted study was to characterize the attitudes and practices of Polish
farmers in the area of performing chemical plant protection treatments. A particular attention …
farmers in the area of performing chemical plant protection treatments. A particular attention …
The potential for a CRISPR gene drive to eradicate or suppress globally invasive social wasps
CRISPR gene drives have potential for widespread and cost-efficient pest control, but are
highly controversial. We examined a potential gene drive targeting spermatogenesis to …
highly controversial. We examined a potential gene drive targeting spermatogenesis to …
Field evidence for the role of plant volatiles induced by caterpillar oral secretion in prey localization by predatory social wasps
One assumed function of herbivore-induced plant volatiles (HIPVs) is to attract natural
enemies of the inducing herbivores. Field evidence for this is scarce. In addition, the …
enemies of the inducing herbivores. Field evidence for this is scarce. In addition, the …
Expansion and Accelerated Evolution of 9-Exon Odorant Receptors in Polistes Paper Wasps
Independent origins of sociality in bees and ants are associated with independent
expansions of particular odorant receptor (OR) gene subfamilies. In ants, one clade within …
expansions of particular odorant receptor (OR) gene subfamilies. In ants, one clade within …
Sustainable management of fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith): challenges and proposed solutions from an African perspective
S Nyamutukwa, BM Mvumi… - International Journal of …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
Fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is threatening food security in Africa and thus
sustainable management strategies are required. The pest has spread to over 44 countries …
sustainable management strategies are required. The pest has spread to over 44 countries …