The role of generalist predators in biological control remains controversial as they may not
only reduce pest populations but also disrupt biocontrol exerted by other natural enemies …

Abstract The pear psyllids (Cacopsylla Ossiannilsson; Hemiptera: Psylloidea: Psyllidae) are
a taxonomically difficult group of at least 24 species native to the Palaearctic region. One or …

Money spiders (Linyphiidae) are an important component of conservation biological control
in cereal crops, but they rely on alternative prey when pests are not abundant, such as …

Understanding the full diet of natural enemies is necessary for evaluating their role as
biocontrol agents, because many enemy species do not only feed on pests but also on other …

BACKGROUND Modern pest control management systems are based on the support of
naturally occurring arthropod predators, as it has been shown that such predators offer an …

Pear cultivation accounts for a large proportion of worldwide orchards, but its sustainability is
controversial because it relies on intensive use of pesticides. It is therefore crucial and timely …

Spiders (Araneae) form abundant and diverse assemblages in agroecosystems such as fruit
orchards, and thus might have an important role as natural enemies of orchard pests …

Modern agricultural pest management systems rely on naturally occurring generalist
predators to promote pest suppression. Still, little research has been done to assess their …

Artificially increased habitat complexity can improve the biocontrol service provided by
generalist predators as it can reduce intraguild predation (IGP). However, several …

Winter-active arthropod predators (like vegetation-dwelling spiders) significantly suppress
pest populations during winter in pome fruit orchards in Central Europe. Clubiona spiders …