Effect of Systemic Insecticides Applied via Drench on the Mortality of on Curry Leaf.

Huanglongbing (HLB), the most serious disease in citriculture, is caused by the bacteria Liberibacter spp., which is transmitted by the Asian citrus psyllid (ACP) . HLB is mainly controlled with insecticides, necessitating the development of alternative methods, e.

Risk Assessment of Insecticides Used in Tomato to Control Whitefly on the Predator (Hemiptera: Miridae).

The generalist mirid predator may contribute to Integrated Pest Management (IPM) of in tomato crops. It is important to know the compatibility of the chemicals used to control this pest with this promising biological control agent. Seven insecticides were tested to investigate their toxicity to the predator.

Some Aspects of the Biology of Trichopria anastrephae (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae), a Resident Parasitoid Attacking Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) in Brazil.

Spotted-wing Drosophila, Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura, 1931), is an economic pest of thin-skinned fruit crops. Its control has commonly been carried out through chemical methods. However, given the need to develop safer and environmentally friendly management alternatives, the pupal endoparasitoid Trichopria anastrephae Lima stands out as a potential biological control agent.