The harlequin ladybird, Harmonia axyridis (Pallas)(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), is native to
Asia but has been intentionally introduced to many countries as a biological control agent of …

Simple Summary Biological control of insect pests is the main alternative to the extensive
application of chemicals. Mass rearing of biocontrol agents requires the development of a …

Providing safe and qualitative drinking water is becoming increasingly important due to
climate change and population growth. Water towers are often used to provide storage and …

The improvement of biocontrol services provided by natural enemies is important for
realizing sustainable agriculture. While it has been well demonstrated that landscape …

Some species of ladybird beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) mate both before and after
overwintering. The purpose of the pre-diapause mating was studied in the alien invasive …

Harmonia axyridis has been introduced as a biological control agent in Europe and the
USA. Since its introduction, it has established and spread, and it is now regarded as an …

The aphid predator Harmonia axyridis (Pallas)(Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is an invasive
alien species in Europe and North America with negative effects on non-target species …

Diapause control is one of the successful methods for long-term cold storage of biological
control organisms without decreasing their fitness. Sufficient preparation before diapause is …

Since the establishment of Harmonia axyridis in Europe, populations of native ladybirds
have decreased. Overwintering survival is one of the aspects of the biology of H. axyridis …

The Asian ladybird Harmonia axyridis is an invasive insect in Europe and the Americas and
is a great threat to the environment in invaded areas. The situation is exacerbated by the fact …