A rich body of theoretical literature now exists focused on the three‐species module of
intraguild predation (IGP), in which a top predator both attacks and competes with an …

When used alone, only a minority of biological control programs succeed in bringing the
target pest population under sufficient control. Biological control is, therefore, usually …

Theory on trophic interactions predicts that predators increase plant biomass by feeding on
herbivores, an indirect interaction called a trophic cascade. Theory also predicts that …

Based on principles of the conservation and optimization of biodiversity and of equity and
sustainability, this book focuses on the ecology of the coffee agroecosystem as a model for a …

The relationship between omnivory and stability has been the subject of a longstanding
debate in ecology. Early theory predicted that omnivory would decrease the probability of …

To test the hypothesis that pest species diversity enhances biological pest control with
generalist predators, we studied the dynamics of three major pest species on greenhouse …

The combined release of species of generalist predators can enhance multiple pest control
when the predators feed on different prey, but, in theory, predators may be excluded through …

Understanding what maintains species and perpetuates their coexistence in a network of
feeding relationships (the food web) is of great importance for biodiversity conservation. A …

Generalist predators are often used in biological control programs, although they can be
detrimental for pest control through interference with other natural enemies. Here, we assess …

Predators can provide a valuable ecosystem service by suppressing crop pests. However,
intraguild predation, where predators compete for the same prey resource whilst consuming …