Mathematical modeling of the parasitism and hyperparasitism increase on eggs in a five-year survey in Northern Italy.

The invasive stink bug has become an important pest of many crops, causing severe economic losses to farmers. Control of the pest mainly relies on multiple applications of broad-spectrum insecticides, undermining the integrated pest management programs and causing secondary pest outbreaks. In the native area, egg parasitoids are the main natural enemies of , among which is considered the predominant species.

The First Records of (Ashmead) and (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera, Scelionidae), Alien Egg Parasitoids of (Stål) (Hemiptera, Pentatomidae) in Serbia.

Serbia has recently begun facing a serious problem with the Brown Marmorated Stink Bug, (Stål), which was first recorded in October 2015. This species belongs to the Pentomidae family and is notorious for causing extensive damage to plants. During the winter, it tends to gather in urban areas, such as houses and different man-made facilities, which has raised concerns among producers and citizens.

First Detection of the Adventive Egg Parasitoid of (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) in France.

We report the first detection of in France. More than 1860 sentinel egg masses of (BMSB) were exposed in the field during the 2018-2020 period, and 12 specimens of emerged from one egg mass. Their taxonomic identification was confirmed both by morphological and molecular analysis.

in North Italy: Host Specificity and Augmentative Releases against in Hazelnut Orchards.

(Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) emerged from field-laid eggs of (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in North Italy, and it emerged in significantly higher numbers from fresh eggs compared to other native scelionids. Since few data on are available, its host-specificity and some biological traits were investigated in laboratory tests, and its impact after augmentative releases was evaluated in two hazelnut orchards. Among the 12 tested bug species (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae, Scutelleridae), only was an unsuitable host, while the highest offspring proportions were obtained from , , and , followed by and .

Assessing the Distribution of Exotic Egg Parasitoids of in Europe with a Large-Scale Monitoring Program.

The brown marmorated stink bug is an invasive agricultural pest with a worldwide distribution. Classical biological control has been identified as the most promising method to reduce the populations of . Adventive populations of two candidates for releases, and , have recently been detected in Europe.

Assessing Kidney Graft Viability and Its Cells Metabolism during Machine Perfusion.

Kidney transplantation is the golden treatment for end-stage renal disease. Static cold storage is currently considered the standard method of preservation, but dynamic techniques, such as machine perfusion (MP), have been shown to improve graft function, especially in kidneys donated by extended criteria donors and donation after circulatory death. With poor organ quality being a major reason for kidneys not being transplanted, an accurate, objective and reliable quality assessment during preservation could add value and support to clinicians' decisions.

Behavioral effects induced by organic insecticides can be exploited for a sustainable control of the Orange Spiny Whitefly Aleurocanthus spiniferus.

The Orange Spiny Whitefly (OSW) Aleurocanthus spiniferus (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) represents a new serious threat to Citrus spp., grapevine and ornamental plants in the whole Mediterranean area. Such threat urgently calls for the development of a sustainable control strategy, including insecticides compatible with biological control, and applicable also in organic citrus farming that represent an essential part of Mediterranean agricultural economy.

An Insight into the Role of as Biological Control Agent of in Northeastern Italy.

Sustainable strategies such as classical or augmentative biological control are currently being evaluated for the long-term management of the alien invasive pest (Stål) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). A three-year study carried out in northeastern Italy was performed to investigate the distribution and field performance of the egg parasitoid (Ashmead) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae), in comparison with other parasitoid species. In the study area, adventive populations of were present since 2016, representing the earliest detection of this species in Europe.

Influence of Distance from the Host on Parasitisation by (Szépligeti) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae).

The olive fruit fly, , is considered the main olive pest worldwide, and has been the target of biological control programmes through the release of the braconid parasitoid . Laboratory tests were performed to evaluate the influence of distance from the host on parasitisation, placing larvae of the substitute host at seven distances (0, 0.5, 1, 1.

Revision of Afrotropical Dyscritobaeus Perkins, 1910 (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae).

A revision of Afrotropical species of Dyscritobaeus Perkins is presented with re-description of the four known species (D. bicolor O'Connor et Ashe, D. comitans Perkins, D.