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Biodiversity Conservation
Mayumi Yoshimura
Summary: The overpopulation of Sika deer has caused changes in vegetation and benthic invertebrate communities in Odaigahara, Japan. These changes include the decrease in vegetation diversity, changes in benthic invertebrate composition, and alterations in stream flow and riparian landscapes.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Entomology
Yu-Bing Huang, Chuan-Jie Hong, Ming-Yi Chou
Summary: The interspecific interactions among tephritid pests, such as the melon fly, pumpkin fruit fly, and oriental fruit fly, have been found to affect conspecific mating, leading to reduced mating success and disrupted mating activity patterns.
ENTOMOLOGIA EXPERIMENTALIS ET APPLICATA
(2023)
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Entomology
Mohammed R. Al Zahrani, Khalid M. Al Ghamdi, Mohammad M. Aljameeli, Mohamed N. Bakr, Tariq S. Alghamdi, Touseef Amna Haider, Fatehia N. Gharsan, Samia Q. Alghamdi, Ehab M. Abdella, Jazem A. Mahyoub
Summary: This study analyzes the genetic variations and phylogenetic relationships of Aedes samples from Taif Province, Saudi Arabia, revealing the existence of cryptic Aedes species and their close relationships with samples from Africa and East Asia.
ENTOMOLOGICAL RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Olle Anderbrant, Joana F. Marques, Louise Alden, Glenn P. Svensson
Summary: This study conducted trapping experiments in maize fields in southern Sweden using strain-specific lures to monitor the presence and abundance of two pheromone strains of European corn borer (ECB) and assess the potential increase of the Z-strain. The results indicate that both strains are present in the major maize cultivation areas of Sweden and the flight period of ECB in southern Sweden lasts from June to August, with peak flight in July. However, the catches of both strains were low throughout the study period and decreased further after the dry summer of 2018. No Z-strain males were trapped far away from maize fields.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Agronomy
Lucile Delatouche, Philippe Tixier, Jerome Sainte-Rose, Marie-Odette Daribo, Luc de de Lapeyre de Bellaire
Summary: Hedgerows can impact the dispersal of black leaf streak disease, particularly in terms of intercepting ascospores.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
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Agronomy
Jacob Basso, Roselyne Labbe, Cynthia Scott-Dupree
Summary: This study investigated the effects of gamma irradiation on the sterility and survival of the pepper weevil (PW) and found that a dose of 110 Gy resulted in 100% sterility for both male and female PW individuals. These findings are crucial for the development of an effective sterile insect technique (SIT) program to manage PW infestation.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Hidenori Deto, Tadashi Miyashita
Summary: The timing of disturbance is crucial for population dynamics, and this study shows that reducing mowing frequency and mowing during the adult stage are important for the conservation of the endangered grassland butterfly P. argyrognomon.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2023)
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Entomology
Luciana Elizalde, Florencia Baudino, Victoria Werenkraut
Summary: Extreme events like volcanic eruptions can modify landscapes and impact species' ecology and evolution. This study found that beetle species with a smoother cuticle, fewer hairs, and a smaller body size are better able to tolerate the negative effects of volcanic ash.
ENTOMOLOGIA EXPERIMENTALIS ET APPLICATA
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Linda C. Muskat, Britta Kais, Juergen Gross, Jorgen Eilenberg, Anant V. Patel
Summary: Entomophthoralean fungi are promising candidates for biological insect pest control, but no practical preparation based on these fungi has been established. Low water availability limits conidial discharge and germination. A novel paste-type formulation containing biobased superabsorbents was developed to support sporulation of encapsulated P. cacopsyllae hyphae under low humidity conditions, significantly improving sporulation efficacy.
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Agronomy
Janaina C. S. Cunha, Loren J. Rivera Vega, Jorge B. Torres, Charles P. C. Suh, Gregory A. Sword
Summary: Fungal treatments significantly reduce boll weevil reproduction on cotton plants, with fewer larvae hatching and fewer adults emerging. The developmental time from oviposition to adult emergence is also delayed in the fungal-treated plants. Additionally, B. bassiana-treated plants show increased tolerance against boll weevil attacks.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Iwona Skrzecz, Alicja Sierpinska, Dorota Tumialis
Summary: This article reviews the use of entomopathogens in forest insect pest management and identifies key knowledge gaps. While there is great promise in using entomopathogens for biocontrol, their practical implementation is still a distant goal. Conservation biological control and silvicultural measures are important for sustainable reduction of forest pests.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Bhabesh Deka, Azariah Babu, Suman Sarkar, Boney Kuriakose, George Thomas
Summary: The black inch worm (Hyposidra talaca Walker) is a pest that poses a significant threat to the tea industry in India. The nucleopolyhedrovirus (NPV) has shown potential as a biocontrol agent against this pest. Studies have shown that NPV can effectively kill the black inch worm and is environmentally friendly and safe for non-target species. It can be used as an alternative to conventional insecticides in tea production.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Biodiversity Conservation
Mats Niklasson, Emil Svensson, Sonja Leidenberger, Niclas Norrstrom, Elizabeth Crawford
Summary: Little information exists on the history and ecology of free-living colonies of European honey bees (Apis mellifera L.) in Europe, including its dark north-western subspecies (Apis mellifera mellifera). Our aim was to investigate the presence of colonies of free-living, native honey bees (A. m. mellifera) during the last two centuries in Sweden. An overwhelming majority of answers (96%) confirmed the past presence of free-living colonies of honey bees in Sweden. A decreasing trend suggests that free-living populations underwent a dramatic decline at the end of the 19th century, possibly due to the loss of old forests and tree-cavity nest sites.
JOURNAL OF INSECT CONSERVATION
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Denise C. Wawman
Summary: This study presents the first large-scale citizen science study of the Hippoboscidae in the United Kingdom, revealing the colonization of the country by three species of Diptera in the family Hippoboscidae. Previously considered vagrants, the presence of these species' pairs in the act of copulation, gravid females, and an increase in population numbers indicate local breeding activity. The study also discusses the potential further northwards range shift of these species and its implications on avian disease spread in the region.
MEDICAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
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Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Samia El Oirdi, Tarik Lakhlifi, Mohamed Reda Kachmar, Younes Dehmani, Jamal Houssaini, Abdelhaq Belhaj
Summary: This study demonstrated the antifungal activity of three lactic acid bacteria strains against Penicillium expansum and their potential for biopreservation of apples. The strains were found to effectively reduce patulin levels in both MRS broth and apple juice. The mechanism of patulin removal was investigated using SEM-EDS and FTIR, revealing the involvement of specific functional groups. The results provide evidence for the control of Penicillium growth and patulin removal using antifungal LAB strains.
BIOCONTROL SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Wenjing Yu, Qingqing Ren, Lingyao Jin, Min Wu
Summary: The study uncovers the cross-resistance mechanism of the small brown planthopper to pyrethroids and identifies CYP4FB1 and CYP301B1 as the detoxification enzymes responsible for this resistance.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Sandeep Singh, Vikramjeet Singh, P. S. Shera, Masrat Siraj, Rajwinder Kaur Sandhu, Karim Maredia
Summary: Releasing 2000 parasitized eggs of Trichogramma chilonis per tree proved to be the most effective method in reducing fruit damage, increasing yield, and net income over the control group during both the rainy and winter seasons. In the rainy season, there was a 73.6% reduction in damage, a 1.70 metric ton increase in yield, and a $258.36 per acre increase in net income over the control group. During the winter season, there was a 62.5% reduction in damage, a 1.98 metric ton increase in yield, and a $488.23 per acre increase in net income over the control group.
EGYPTIAN JOURNAL OF BIOLOGICAL PEST CONTROL
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Clarke J. M. van Steenderen, Guy F. Sutton, Liam D. Yell, Kim Canavan, Andrew J. McConnachie, Michael D. Day, Iain D. Paterson
Summary: Many native grasses in South Africa have become invasive in other parts of the world. In the past, biological control methods for invasive grasses have been limited due to a perceived lack of host specific herbivores. However, recent studies have found that certain species in the Tetramesa genus possess high levels of host specificity, making them potential candidates for biological control agents.
Article
Agronomy
Martin M. Williams II, Nicholas E. Hausman, Ana Saballos, Christopher A. Landau, Matthew D. Brooks, Pat Flannery, William F. Tracy, Charlie J. Thompson
Summary: The sensitivity of sweet corn and field corn germplasm to tolpyralate has been confirmed, and the genetic basis of this sensitivity has been determined. In addition, tolpyralate sensitivity has been observed in other sweet corn and field corn inbreds.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Steffan P. Hansen, Antoinette P. Malan, Julien M. Haran, Pia Addison
Summary: Phlyctinus callosus and P. xerophilus are important pests in the deciduous fruit and vine industry of the Western Cape province in South Africa. In laboratory experiments, the susceptibility of these two species to entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) and entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) was tested. Differential susceptibility was observed in EPF bioassays but not in EPN bioassays. The pathogenicity of all entomopathogens was low in adult weevils, with variable results obtained from different bioassay batches.
JOURNAL OF APPLIED ENTOMOLOGY
(2023)
