Sensor-based outdoor monitoring of insects in arable crops for their precise control.

The implementation of precision farming technologies into agricultural practice requires, among other things, precise determination of the extent and intensity of insect infestation in the farmer' fields. Manual insect identification is time-consuming and has low efficiency, especially for large fields. Therefore, scientists and practitioners devote much effort to the automatization of this process.

Using gyroplane for application of Trichogramma spp. against the European corn borer in maize.

Background: Achieving sustainability of agricultural production is one of the key challenges for humanity. Minimizing the use of chemicals and replacing them with biological plant protection is, firstly, fully in line with the agriculture's development strategy and, secondly, confirmed to be achievable in practice. For instance, many researchers point to the potential of using Trichogramma spp.

High regional genetic diversity and lack of host-specificity in Ostrinia nubilalis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) as revealed by mtDNA variation.

The European corn borer (Ostrinia nubilalis) infests a wide array of host plants and is considered one of the most serious pests of maize in Europe. Recent studies suggest that individuals feeding on maize in Europe should be referred to O. nubilalis (sensu nov.

[Epidemiology of borreliosis in workers of the district forestry offices in Lower Silesia].

The work presents epidemiological analysis of Borrelia burgdorferi (B.b.) infections and borreliosis cases in workers of the District Forestry Offices in Lower Silesia in 2003-2005.