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1. Activity of juvenile hormone analogues against the tobacco budworm

Author:
Guerra, A.A.; Wolfenbarger, D.A.; Garcia, R.D.
Source:
Journal of economic entomology 1973 v.66 no.4 pp. 833-835
ISSN:
0022-0493
Subject:
Gossypium; Heliothis virescens; larvae; pupae; fecundity; juvenile hormones; pest control; Texas
DOI:
10.1093/jee/66.4.833

2. The reproductive capacity of Spodoptera littoralis moths fed ascorbic acid analogs

Author:
Navon, A.
Source:
Entomologia experimentalis et applicata 1986 v.41 no.2 pp. 173-177
ISSN:
0013-8703
Subject:
Spodoptera littoralis; ascorbic acid; diet; eggs; fecundity; females; males; moths; pest control; reproductive performance; spermatophores; sucrose
Abstract:
... D-ascorbic acid, L-dehydroascorbic acid, 6-chloro-6-deoxy-L-ascorbic acid, 6-bromo-6-deoxy-L-ascorbic acid and ascorbyl-2-sulfate were bioassayed per os on moths of Spodoptera littoralis (Boisd.). The activity of each of the analogs was compared with that of vitamin C and sucrose controls. D-ascorbic acid caused males to produce malformed spermatophores with no reduction in mating capacity. Female ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1570-7458.1986.tb00525.x

3. Effect of 25-azacholestane on Argas (Argas) hermanni (Ixodoidea: Argasidae)

Author:
Khalil, G.M.; Marzouk, A.S.; Mohamed, F.S.A.; Darwish, Z.E.A.
Source:
Journal of medical entomology 1996 v.33 no.5 pp. 783-789
ISSN:
0022-2585
Subject:
viability; dose response; oviposition; nutritional status; Argas; fecundity; sex ratio; tick control; nymphs; acaricidal properties; sublethal effects; biological development; topical application
Abstract:
... Unfed and fed nymphal Argas hermanni Audouin were treated topically with 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20 micrograms of 25-azacholestane. The azasteroid did not inhibit feeding but had a dose-related lethal effect on unfed nymphs. Generally, it had little effect on nymphs treated after feeding. The 10-microgram dose reduced the premolting period of nymphs treated before feeding. Some adults emerging from the ...
DOI:
10.1093/jmedent/33.5.783
PubMed:
8840685

4. Effects of pyriproxyfen on engorged females and newly oviposited eggs of the lone star tick (Acari: Ixodidae)

Author:
Teel, P.D.; Donahue, W.A.; Strey, O.F.; Meola, R.W.
Source:
Journal of medical entomology 1996 v.33 no.5 pp. 721-725
ISSN:
0022-2585
Subject:
Amblyomma americanum; pyriproxyfen; fecundity; ova; dose response; oviposition; larvae; mortality; molting; acaricidal properties; pest control; females; environmental exposure
Abstract:
... Engorged females and 1- to 3-d-old eggs of the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (L.), were exposed to 9 treatments of pyriproxyfen (4, 8, and 16 micrograms cm2) in glass vials at exposure periods of 7 d, 14 d, and continuous at each dosage level. Treatment of newly engorged females did not affect the number of females ovipositing, but the number of eggs oviposited decreased as dosage and expos ...
DOI:
10.1093/jmedent/33.5.721
PubMed:
8840677

5. Pyriproxyfen effects on newly engorged larvae and nymphs of the lone star tick (Acari: Ixodidae)

Author:
Donahue, W.A.; Teel, P.D.; Strey, O.F.; Meola, R.W.
Source:
Journal of medical entomology 1997 v.34 no.2 pp. 206-211
ISSN:
0022-2585
Subject:
Amblyomma americanum; pyriproxyfen; mortality; molting; defecation; engorgement; fecundity; longevity; larvae; nymphs; adults; pest control
Abstract:
... Newly engorged larvae and nymphs of the lone star tick, Amblyomma americanum (L.), were exposed to 9 treatments of pyriproxyfen in glass vials consisting of dosages of 4, 8, and 16 micrograms/cm2 for 7 d, 14 d, and continuous exposure periods at each concentration. Treatment of newly engorged larvae resulted in decreased molting, altered postmolt defecation, and nymphal survival with results being ...
DOI:
10.1093/jmedent/34.2.206
PubMed:
9103764

6. Trapping sheep blowflies with lures based on bacterial cultures

Author:
Morris, M.C.; Morrison, L.; Joyce, M.A.; Rabel, B.
Source:
Animal production science 1998 v.38 no.2 pp. 125-130
ISSN:
0816-1089
Subject:
Lucilia cuprina; Chrysomya rufifacies; Lucilia sericata; Proteus mirabilis; trapping; baits; bait traps; pest control; males; females; fecundity
DOI:
10.1071/EA97088

7. Efficacy of coumaphos applied as a dip for control of an organophosphorus-resistant strain of Boophilus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae) on cattle

Author:
Davey, R.B.; George, J.E.
Source:
Journal of economic entomology 1999 v.92 no.6 pp. 1384-1391
ISSN:
0022-0493
Subject:
weight; females; ova; Rhipicephalus microplus; coumaphos; fecundity; residual effects; bioassays; pest control; acaricide resistance; acaricidal properties; nymphs; toxicity; application rate; mortality; larvae
Abstract:
... The efficacy of coumaphos, an organophosphorus acaricide, was tested on a strain of Boophilus microplus (Canestrini) that was 9.5 times more resistant to the chemical than a susceptible strain. Cattle infested with larval, nymphal, and adult ticks were dipped into a vat charged at concentrations of 0.031, 0.083, 0.160, and 0.279% (AI). Assessment of efficacy was based on surviving tick numbers, fe ...
DOI:
10.1093/jee/92.6.1384
PubMed:
10633578

8. Bionomics of the common pistachio psylla, Agonoscena pistaciae, in Iran

Author:
Mehrnejad, M.R.
Source:
Acta horticulturae 2002 v. no.591 pp. 535-539
ISSN:
0567-7572
Subject:
Araneae; Coccinellidae; Hemiptera; Pistacia vera; Psyllaephagus; adults; autumn; biological control agents; buds; death; fecundity; lacewings; leaves; mites; morphs; natural enemies; nymphs; orchards; oviposition; parasitic wasps; pest control; pistachios; population density; predators; progeny; shoots; spring; summer; temperature; trees; winter; Iran
Abstract:
... The common pistachio psylla, Agonoscena pistaciae Burckhardt and Lauterer (Hemiptera: Psylloidea), is the key pest of cultivated pistachio trees, Pistacia vera (L.), and is distributed throughout all the pistachio-producing regions in Iran. This study focused on various features of the pest and was carried out both in the laboratory and the field under natural conditions. It was found that the com ...
DOI:
10.17660/ActaHortic.2002.591.82

9. The effects of chilling on the fecundity and life span of mass-reared parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) of the Mediterranean fruit fly, Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Author:
Larios, G.B.; Sivinski, J.; Holler, T.; Aluja, M.
Source:
Biocontrol science and technology 2002 v.12 no.2 pp. 205-215
ISSN:
0958-3157
Subject:
Ceratitis capitata; Hymenoptera; parasitoids; biological control; biological control agents; cooling; fecundity; pest control; natural enemies; sex ratio; oviposition; mortality; flight; longevity
Abstract:
... Suppression of Mediterranean fruit fly (medfly), Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann), populations may be achieved through the mass-rearing and augmentative aerial release of opiine braconid parasitoids. Typically, aerial release techniques require up to one hour of chilling of adult parasitoids at temperatures as low as 3.5 degrees C prior to their dissemination. Such chilling potentially could affect ...
DOI:
10.1080/09583150120124469

10. Effect of binary combination of some plant-derived molluscicides with MGK-264 or piperonyl butoxide on the reproduction of the snail Lymnaea acuminata

Author:
Singh, P.; Singh, V.K.; Singh, D.K.
Source:
Pest management science 2005 v.61 no.2 pp. 204-208
ISSN:
1526-498X
Subject:
fascioliasis; piperonyl butoxide; animal parasites and pests; seeds; Fasciola gigantica; fecundity; cattle; Lymnaea acuminata; plant extracts; pest control; Annona squamosa; Fasciola hepatica; sexual reproduction; lethal dose; chemical constituents of plants; molluscicides; acetogenins; intermediate hosts; India
Abstract:
... The effects of sub-lethal treatments (20 and 60% of 24-h LC50) with plant-derived molluscicides Annona squamosa, acetogenins, Argemone mexicana seed and protopine, in combination (1 + 5) with MGK-264 (ENT 8184) or piperonyl butoxide on the reproduction of Lymnaea acuminata has been studied. The plant-derived molluscicides and their active molluscicidal components, protopine and acetogenins, in com ...
DOI:
10.1002/ps.936
PubMed:
15619718

11. Life history of Eretmocerus mundus, a parasitoidof Bemisia tabaci, on tomato and sweet pepper

Author:
Urbaneja, Alberto; Sánchez, Eugenia; Stansly, Philip A.
Source:
BioControl 2007 v.52 no.1 pp. 25-39
ISSN:
1386-6141
Subject:
Bemisia tabaci; Eretmocerus mundus; adults; biological control; cages; crops; death; eggs; fecundity; females; fruiting; greenhouses; host plants; instars; leaves; longevity; nymphs; parasitism; parasitoids; pepper; pest control; survival rate; sweet peppers; tomatoes; Mediterranean region
Abstract:
... Eretmocerus mundus is native to the Mediterranean region where it is often observed to enter greenhouses to parasitize B. tabaci on fruiting vegetables and other host crops. Fecundity on tomato and pepper was evaluated by placing newly emerged pairs (n = 15) of E. mundus on leaf discs infested with second instar B. tabaci, the preferred stage, maintained at 25 °C and changed daily until death of t ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10526-006-9014-8

12. Wolbachia-induced unidirectional cytoplasmic incompatibility and the stability of infection polymorphism in parapatric host populations

Author:
FLOR, M.; HAMMERSTEIN, P.; TELSCHOW, A.
Source:
Journal of evolutionary biology 2007 v.20 no.2 pp. 696-706
ISSN:
1010-061X
Subject:
Wolbachia; arthropods; bacteria; cytoplasmic incompatibility; fecundity; females; hosts; males; mathematical models; pest control
Abstract:
... Wolbachia are intracellular, maternally inherited bacteria that are widespread among arthropods and commonly induce a reproductive incompatibility between infected male and uninfected female hosts known as unidirectional cytoplasmic incompatibility (CI). If infected and uninfected populations occur parapatrically, CI acts as a post-zygotic isolation barrier. We investigate the stability of such in ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1420-9101.2006.01252.x
PubMed:
17305835

13. Interactions between the fungal pathogen Beauveria bassiana and three species of coccinellid: Harmonia axyridis, Coccinella septempunctata and Adalia bipunctata

Author:
Helen Elizabeth Roy; Peter M. J. Brown; Peter Rothery; Remy L. Ware; Michael E. N. Majerus
Source:
BioControl 2008 v.53 no.1 pp. 265-276
ISSN:
1386-6141
Subject:
Adalia bipunctata; Aphidoidea; Beauveria bassiana; Coccinella septempunctata; Harmonia axyridis; biodiversity; biological control; biological control agents; conidia; diapause; egg production; eggs; fecundity; fungi; invasive species; lethal dose; mortality; overwintering; pathogens; pest control; scale insects; Japan; United Kingdom; United States
Abstract:
... Harmonia axyridis is a predatory coccinellid, native to central and eastern Asia. It has been available in many countries for use as a biological control agent of pest aphids and scale insects. In many of these countries, including the USA, H. axyridis has established. It is now considered an invasive alien species for a number of reasons, including its impact on functional biodiversity. Beauveria ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10526-007-9122-0

14. Natural enemies of mass-reared predatory mites (family Phytoseiidae) used for biological pest control

Author:
Bjørnson, Susan
Source:
Experimental & applied acarology 2008 v.46 no.1-4 pp. 299-306
ISSN:
0168-8162
Subject:
Araneae; Metaseiulus occidentalis; Microsporidia; Neoseiulus cucumeris; Phytoseiulus persimilis; Rickettsiella; Wolbachia; bacteria; crops; crystals; disease resistance; fecundity; greenhouses; legs; natural enemies; pathogens; pest control; predatory mites; production technology; screening
Abstract:
... Predatory mites of the family Phytoseiidae are valued natural enemies that provide effective pest control in greenhouses and on agricultural crops. Mass-reared phytoseiids are occasionally associated with microorganisms and although their effects are not always apparent, some are pathogenic and reduce host fitness. Invertebrate pathogens are encountered more frequently in mass production systems t ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10493-008-9187-1
PubMed:
18726699

15. Acaricidal activity of triketone analogues derived from Leptospermum scoparium oil against house-dust and stored-food mites

Author:
Jeong, Eun-Young; Kim, Min-Gi; Lee, Hoi-Seon
Source:
Pest management science 2009 v.65 no.3 pp. 327-331
ISSN:
1526-498X
Subject:
Leptospermum scoparium; Dermatophagoides farinae; Dermatophagoides pteronyssinus; interspecific variation; lethal dose 50; Tyrophagus putrescentiae; fecundity; essential oils; adverse effects; pest control; acaricidal properties; active ingredients; storage pests; life cycle (organisms); ketones; arthropod pests
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Various attempts to control the populations of house-dust and stored-food mites have been implemented using synthetic chemicals. Although effective, the repeated use of these chemicals has led to resistance owing to the mite's high reproductive potential and short life cycle. Therefore, this study aimed to develop natural acaricides using oils derived from Leptospermum scoparium JR & G ...
DOI:
10.1002/ps.1684
PubMed:
19051215

16. Effect of host plant, prey species and intergenerational changes on the prey preferences of the predatory mirid Macrolophus caliginosus

Author:
Hatherly, I. S.; Pedersen, B. P.; Bale, J. S.
Source:
BioControl 2009 v.54 no.1 pp. 35-45
ISSN:
1386-6141
Subject:
predators; Aleyrodes proletella; Brussels sprouts; biological control agents; fecundity; Myzus persicae; cabbage; Nicotiana tabacum; case studies; Trialeurodes vaporariorum; climate; host range; host plants; pest control; environmental assessment; mortality; tobacco; Chinese cabbage; Macrolophus melanotoma; cold tolerance
Abstract:
... The outdoor establishment of non-native biocontrol agents released for inundative control of glasshouse pests is determined primarily by two factors: ecophysiological compatibility with local climate, particularly winter cold tolerance, and ability to locate and utilise wild prey. Observations on the number and diversity of acceptable wild prey as part of an assessment of establishment potential t ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10526-008-9155-z

17. Biologia comparada e comportamento de Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) e Phytoseiulus macropilis (Banks) (Acari: Phytoseiidae) em algodoeiro Bollgard e Isolinha não-Transgênica

Author:
Esteves Filho, Alberto B.; Oliveira, José V. de; Torres, Jorge B.; Gondim, Manoel G.C. Jr.
Source:
Neotropical entomology 2010 v.39 no.3 pp. 338-344
ISSN:
1519-566X
Subject:
Tetranychus urticae; plant pests; arthropod pests; transgenic plants; Gossypium hirsutum; cotton; adverse effects; plant-incorporated protectants; pest control; animal behavior; nontarget organisms; crystal proteins; insecticidal proteins; Phytoseiulus; natural enemies; predatory arthropods; feeding preferences; oviposition; larvae; mortality; fecundity; bioaccumulation
Abstract:
... The two spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, is a nontarget herbivore of Bt-cotton, but acquires and accumulates higher levels of Cry toxin than that expressed by transgenic plants. This work investigated the development and reproduction of T. urticae and of the predator Phytoseiulus macropilis Banks, during three successive generations looking for potential nontarget effect. In addition ...
DOI:
10.1590/S1519-566X2010000300005

18. Efeito de genótipos de tomateiro e de extratos aquosos de folhas de Melia azedarach e de sementes de Azadirachta indica sobre Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)

Author:
Brunherotto, Rogerio; Vendramim, Jose D.; Oriani, Maria A. de G.
Source:
Neotropical entomology 2010 v.39 no.5 pp. 784-791
ISSN:
1519-566X
Subject:
Azadirachta indica; Keiferia lycopersicella; Melia azedarach; Solanum lycopersicum var. lycopersicum; Tuta absoluta; adults; fecundity; genotype; insecticides; integrated pest management; larvae; leaves; longevity; mortality; pest control; pesticidal plants; pupal development; seeds; tomatoes
Abstract:
... Insecticide plants are an important tool among the new alternatives for pest control in IPM systems because they reduce the use of synthetic insecticides, preserving human health and the environment. We investigated the effects of aqueous extracts of Melia azedarach leaves and Azadirachta indica seeds and three tomato genotypes, 'Santa Clara', 'IPA-5' - Solanum lycopersicum (= Lycopersicon esculen ...
DOI:
10.1590/S1519-566X2010000500018

19. Imidacloprid-induced hormesis on the fecundity and juvenile hormone levels of the green peach aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer)

Author:
Yu, Yueshu; Shen, Guoqing; Zhu, Honglin; Lu, Yitong
Source:
Pesticide biochemistry and physiology 2010 v.98 no.2 pp. 238-242
ISSN:
0048-3575
Subject:
Myzus persicae; fecundity; imidacloprid; juvenile hormones; pest control; pest resistance; pests; resistance management
Abstract:
... Pesticide-induced hormesis may be an alternative mechanism for pest resurgence which is a serious problem in agriculture. Confirmation of the general phenomenon of hormesis may have significant implications for the design of pest control strategies and pest resistance management practices, although this has proved difficult due to the lack of appropriate methodology and the absence of well-defined ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.pestbp.2010.06.013

20. Insecticidal and sublethal reproductive effects of Metarhizium anisopliae culture supernatant protein extract on the Mediterranean fruit fly

Author:
Ortiz-Urquiza, A.; Vergara-Ortiz, A.; Santiago-Álvarez, C.; Quesada-Moraga, E.
Source:
Journal of applied entomology 2010 v.134 no.7 pp. 581-591
ISSN:
0931-2048
Subject:
pupae; insecticides; entomopathogenic fungi; epithelium; Ceratitis capitata; ingestion; fermentation; fecundity; midgut; egg fertility; imagos; females; ecotoxicology; pest control; larvae; mortality; antifeeding activity; Metarhizium anisopliae; exposure duration; sublethal effects
Abstract:
... Because natural product-based pesticides are thought to be more rapidly degradable than synthetic chemicals while having a lower ecotoxicological effect, the interest in these products for pest control has grown substantially. Recently, a new insecticide compound, which is the crude soluble protein extract (CSPE) from the fermentation product of the entomopathogenic fungus (EF) Metarhizium anisopl ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1439-0418.2010.01533.x

21. Pollen interception by linyphiid spiders in a corn agroecosystem: implications for dietary diversification and risk-assessment

Author:
Peterson, Julie A.; Romero, Susan A.; Harwood, James D.
Source:
Arthropod-plant interactions 2010 v.4 no.4 pp. 207-217
ISSN:
1872-8855
Subject:
Bacillus thuringiensis; Collembola; Hemiptera; Linyphiidae; agroecosystems; arthropods; corn; crops; dietary supplements; fecundity; flowering; food webs; genetically modified organisms; insecticidal proteins; natural enemies; pest control; plant tissues; pollen; predators; risk; risk assessment; sticky traps; webs
Abstract:
... Dietary diversification, including consumption of plant tissues such as pollen, can enhance the fecundity of generalist predators, resulting in improved control of pest prey. Supplemental pollen feeding has been observed in many natural enemies, including sheet-web spiders (Araneae: Linyphiidae), which represent a major component of food webs in agroecosystems. Their horizontal, ground-based webs ...
DOI:
10.1007/s11829-010-9106-3

22. Chemically mediated tritrophic interactions: opposing effects of glucosinolates on a specialist herbivore and its predators

Author:
Chaplin-Kramer, Rebecca; Kliebenstein, Daniel J.; Chiem, Andrea; Morrill, Elizabeth; Mills, Nicholas J.; Kremen, Claire
Source:
Journal of applied ecology 2011 v.48 no.4 pp. 880-887
ISSN:
0021-8901
Subject:
foods; predators; fecundity; cabbage; glucosinolates; broccoli; Brassica nigra; tritrophic interactions; host plants; herbivores; pest control; pests; predation; Brassica oleracea; mortality; biological control; Syrphidae; landscapes; Brevicoryne brassicae; natural enemies; habitats; crops
Abstract:
... 1. The occurrence of enemy-free space presents a challenge to the top-down control of agricultural pests by natural enemies, making bottom-up factors such as phytochemistry and plant distributions important considerations for successful pest management. Specialist herbivores like the cabbage aphid Brevicoryne brassicae co-opt the defence system of plants in the family Brassicaceae by sequestering ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1365-2664.2011.01990.x

23. Interaction between host plant resistance and biological activity of Bacillus thuringiensis in managing the pod borer Helicoverpa armigera in chickpea

Author:
V. Surekha Devi; H.C. Sharma; P. Arjuna Rao
Source:
Crop protection 2011 v.30 no.8 pp. 962-969
ISSN:
0261-2194
Subject:
Bacillus thuringiensis; Helicoverpa armigera; Maruca testulalis; adverse effects; antifeeding activity; artificial diets; chickpeas; fecundity; genes; genotype; host plants; insect development; insecticide resistance; larvae; leaves; malic acid; pH; pest control; pods; powders; pupation; toxins
Abstract:
... The legume pod borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) has developed high levels of resistance to conventional insecticides, and therefore, efforts are being made to develop transgenic chickpea expressing toxin genes from the bacterium Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) for controlling this pest. However, there is an apprehension that acid exudates in chickpea might interfere with th ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.cropro.2011.03.018

24. Assessment of fitness costs in Cry3Bb1‐resistant and susceptible western corn rootworm (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) laboratory colonies

Author:
K. J. Oswald; B. W. French; C. Nielson; M. Bagley
Source:
Journal of applied entomology 2012 v.136 no.10 pp. 730-740
ISSN:
0931-2048
Subject:
Bacillus thuringiensis; Diabrotica virgifera virgifera; biotechnology; corn; crop production; endotoxins; fecundity; larval development; pest control; rearing; resistance management; rootworms; survival rate; transgenes; viability; United States
Abstract:
... Maize production in the United States is dominated by plants genetically modified with transgenes from Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt). Cry3Bb delta endotoxins expressed by Bt maize specifically target corn rootworms (genus Diabrotica) and have proven highly efficacious. However, development of resistance to Bt maize, especially among western corn rootworm (Diabrotica virgifera virgifera) populations, ...
DOI:
10.1111/j.1439-0418.2012.01704.x

25. Cloning arginine kinase gene and its RNAi in Bursaphelenchus xylophilus causing pine wilt disease

Author:
Xin-rong Wang; Xi Cheng; Ya-dong Li; Jin-ai Zhang; Zhi-fen Zhang; Han-rong Wu
Source:
European journal of plant pathology 2012 v.134 no.3 pp. 521-532
ISSN:
0929-1873
Subject:
wilting; RNA interference; invertebrates; complementary DNA; open reading frames; arginine; energy metabolism; fecundity; bioassays; pest control; forestry; mortality; pests; double-stranded RNA; Bursaphelenchus xylophilus; exons; introns
Abstract:
... Since Bursaphelenchus xylophilus causes serious losses in pine forestry, new ways of controlling this nematode damage are urgently needed. Arginine kinase (AK) is a phosphotransferase, which plays a critical role in cellular energy metabolism in invertebrates. It is only present in invertebrates and may be a suitable chemotherapeutic target in the control of this pest. RNA interference (RNAi) tech ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10658-012-0035-0

26. How does a xylem-feeder maximize its fitness?

Author:
A. Walczyńska
Source:
Bulletin of entomological research 2012 v.102 no.6 pp. 644-650
ISSN:
1475-2670
Subject:
Cerambycidae; body size; breeding; capital; case studies; dimorphism; fecundity; females; forestry; habitats; income; insect growth; insects; life history; pest control; temperature; trees
Abstract:
... The current case study concerns evaluation of the life history of an insect species living in a demanding habitat, namely a xylem-feeder Aredolpona rubra (Linnaeus) (Coleoptera: Cerambycidae) representing the wood-feeding guild. Growth rate, development time and body size at maturity were studied at different temperature regimes with discreteness of insect growth pattern, associated with moultings ...
DOI:
10.1017/S0007485312000296
PubMed:
23146159

27. Lethal and Sublethal Effects of Spinosad on Spodoptera exigua (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)

Author:
Wang Dong; Wang Yong-Ming; Liu Hui-Yuan; Xin Zheng; Xue Ming
Source:
Journal of economic entomology 2012 v.106 no.4 pp. 1825-1831
ISSN:
0022-0493
Subject:
Spodoptera exigua; adults; fecundity; larvae; lethal concentration 50; longevity; oral exposure; pest control; pests; population growth; prepupae; pupae; pupation; spinosad; sublethal effects
Abstract:
... As a selective biological insecticide1 spinosad has been used widely for the control of pests including beet armyworm, Spodoptera exigua (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae). To form effective pest control strategies, lethal and sublethal effects should be considered for a complete analysis of spinosad impact. However, few studies have been reported to investigate sublethal effects of spinosad on S. ...

28. Mechanism of entomotoxicity of the plant lectin from Hippeastrum hybrid (Amaryllis) in Spodoptera littoralis larvae

Author:
Silvia Caccia; Els J.M. Van Damme; Winnok H. De Vos; Guy Smagghe
Source:
Journal of insect physiology 2012 v.58 no.9 pp. 1177-1183
ISSN:
0022-1910
Subject:
Amaryllis; Hippeastrum; Spodoptera littoralis; absorption; artificial diets; bioassays; bulbs; cell culture; cotton; fecundity; hybrids; insecticidal properties; larvae; larval development; lectins; mechanism of action; microscopy; microvilli; midgut; mortality; neonates; oral administration; pest control; toxicity; transgenic plants
Abstract:
... Plant lectins have received a lot of attention because of their insecticidal properties. When orally administered in artificial diet or in transgenic plants, lectins provoke a wide range of detrimental effects, including alteration of the digestive enzyme machinery, fecundity drop, reduced feeding, changes in oviposition behavior, growth and development inhibition and mortality. Although many stud ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jinsphys.2012.05.014
PubMed:
22677323

29. Residual toxicity and sublethal effects of chlorantraniliprole on Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)

Author:
Wensu Han; Shufa Zhang; Fuying Shen; Meng Liu; Chengcai Ren; Xiwu Gao
Source:
Pest management science 2012 v.68 no.8 pp. 1184-1190
ISSN:
1526-498X
Subject:
Plutella xylostella; bioassays; dose response; eggs; fecundity; hatching; insecticides; larvae; lethal concentration 50; pest control; pests; population growth; progeny; pupation; radishes; seedlings; spraying; sublethal effects; survival rate
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: The diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella (L.), is the most important pest of cruciferous vegetables in the world. Chlorantraniliprole is a novel anthranilic diamide insecticide registered for the control of lepidopteran pests. The dose response, residual toxicity and sublethal effects of chlorantraniliprole applied for 48 h at LC10 (0.02 mg L−1) and LC25 (0.06 mg L−1) on P. xylo ...
DOI:
10.1002/ps.3282
PubMed:
22492544

30. The effects of two microsporidian pathogens on the two-spotted lady beetle, Adalia bipunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)

Author:
T. Steele; S. Bjørnson
Source:
Journal of invertebrate pathology 2012 v.109 no.2 pp. 223-228
ISSN:
0022-2011
Subject:
Adalia bipunctata; Hippodamia convergens; Microsporidia; adults; biological control; cannibalism; eggs; fecundity; larvae; larval development; light microscopy; longevity; mortality; pathogens; pest control; sex ratio; spores; North America
Abstract:
... Two-spotted lady beetles, Adalia bipunctata L. are available for biological pest control in North America. Lady beetles are known to host microsporidia and although these pathogens are able to infect more than one host under laboratory conditions, little is known regarding the effects of more than one microsporidian pathogen on host fitness. In this study, egg cannibalism was used to examine the e ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.jip.2011.11.007

31. An entomophage park to promote natural enemy diversity

Author:
Rakesh K. Gupta; Kuldeep Srivastava; Kamlesh Bali
Source:
Biocontrol science and technology 2012 v.22 no.12 pp. 1442-1464
ISSN:
1360-0478
Subject:
Braconidae; Campoletis; Helicoverpa armigera; Telenomus; agricultural colleges; alternative hosts; biodiversity; breeding sites; crops; eggs; fecundity; flowers; grains; habitats; larvae; mortality; natural enemies; nectar; parasitism; parasitoids; parks; pest control; pollen; vegetables; vegetation; weeds; India
Abstract:
... Undisturbed habitats of natural vegetation near agricultural areas protect and enhance specific natural enemies and provide them with resources such as nectar, pollen, physical refuge, alternative prey, alternative hosts and mating sites. In order to reduce the pesticide-induced mortality of natural enemies and to improve natural enemy fitness and effectiveness, one such area (termed an ‘entomopha ...
DOI:
10.1080/09583157.2012.731685

32. Effects of High-Gossypol Cotton on the Development and Reproduction of Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) MEAM1 Cryptic Species

Author:
Guo Jian-Ying; Wu Gang; Wan Fang-Hao
Source:
Journal of economic entomology 2013 v.106 no.3 pp. 1379-1385
ISSN:
0022-0493
Subject:
Bemisia tabaci; cotton; cryptic species; cultivars; fecundity; females; gossypol; insect pests; integrated pest management; life history; pest control; population growth; survival rate
Abstract:
... Use of plant secondary metabolic compounds is an important method for insect pest control. In this study, the survival, development, and reproduction of Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) MEAM1 cryptic species were compared over two consecutive generations on three cotton cultivars of different gossypol levels. Both cotton cultivar and generation significantly affected the fitness ...

33. Effects of adult‐derived carbohydrates and amino acids on the reproduction of Plutella xylostella

Author:
CESAR A. MARCHIORO; LUÍS A. FOERSTER
Source:
Physiological entomology 2013 v.38 no.1 pp. 13-19
ISSN:
0307-6962
Subject:
foods; oviposition; microhabitats; population growth; adults; longevity; glucose; fecundity; amino acids; fructose; Angiospermae; females; sucrose; pest control; pests; eggs; viability; carbohydrate intake; diet; phytophagous insects; Plutella xylostella; natural enemies
Abstract:
... The use of floral resources to improve the efficiency of natural enemies has grown in recent years, although their effect on pest populations has been overlooked. To understand how access to food resources by adults of Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) affects their reproduction, the effects of amino acids and carbohydrates (i.e. fructose, glucose and sucrose) on the longevity, l ...
DOI:
10.1111/phen.12000

34. Host instar suitability and life-history parameters under different temperature regimes of Necremnus artynes on Tuta absoluta

Author:
F.J. Calvo; J.D. Soriano; K. Bolckmans; J.E. Belda
Source:
Biocontrol science and technology 2013 v.23 no.7 pp. 803-815
ISSN:
1360-0478
Subject:
Tuta absoluta; adults; eggs; fecundity; females; greenhouses; hosts; instars; larvae; life history; longevity; oviposition; parasitism; pest control; temperature; tomatoes; Mediterranean region
Abstract:
... Necremnus artynes is native to the Mediterranean region where it has been observed in greenhouses parasitising Tuta absoluta on tomato. In this study, we evaluated the suitability of the different instars of T. absoluta as hosts for N. artynes and the life-history traits of N. artynes at three different temperature regimes (20, 25 and 30°C) on third instar T. absoluta larvae infesting tomato. N. a ...
DOI:
10.1080/09583157.2013.795930

35. Laboratory tests of insect growth regulators as bait sprays for the control of the olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Author:
Ismael Sánchez‐Ramos; Cristina E Fernández; Manuel González‐Núñez; Susana Pascual
Source:
Pest management science 2013 v.69 no.4 pp. 520-526
ISSN:
1526-498X
Subject:
Bactrocera oleae; arthropods; azadirachtin; crops; cyromazine; eggs; fecundity; females; flufenoxuron; lethal concentration 50; lufenuron; males; mortality; olives; pest control; pests; pyriproxyfen
Abstract:
... BACKGROUND: Insect growth regulators (IGRs) act specifically on arthropods. This selectivity makes them an interesting alternative to traditional insecticides for pest control. The aim of this work was to test the IGRs azadirachtin, cyromazine, flufenoxuron, lufenuron and pyriproxyfen as useful pesticides for the control of the olive fruit fly, Bactrocera oleae (Rossi), a key pest of olive crops. ...
DOI:
10.1002/ps.3403
PubMed:
23034882

36. Short and long-term effects of three neurotoxic insecticides on biological and behavioural attributes of the orb-web spider Alpaida veniliae (Araneae, Araneidae): implications for IPM programs

Author:
Marco A. Benamú; Marcela I. Schneider; Alda González; Norma E. Sánchez
Source:
Ecotoxicology 2013 v.22 no.7 pp. 1155-1164
ISSN:
0963-9292
Subject:
Araneidae; active ingredients; acute toxicity; chemical control; cypermethrin; egg masses; eggs; endosulfan; fecundity; integrated pest management; long term effects; mating behavior; neurotoxicity; pest control; reproductive performance; soybeans; spinosad; sublethal effects
Abstract:
... Soybean pest control in Argentina is done just by chemical control using broad-spectrum pesticides. Alpaida veniliae (Araneae, Araneidae) is one of the most abundant spider species of the orb web weaver guild in soybean, and it is considered a very important polyphagous predator, attacking different insects’ families. The objective of this study was to determine if neurotoxic insecticides commonly ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10646-013-1102-9
PubMed:
23846558

37. Studies on the wheat curl mite, Aceria tulipae Keifer (Eriophyidae), in Egypt

Author:
M.M. Al-Azzazy; A.A. Abdallah; H.M.G. El-Kawas
Source:
Archives of phytopathology and plant protection 2013 v.46 no.10 pp. 1150-1158
ISSN:
1477-2906
Subject:
Aceria tosichella; Aceria tulipae; abamectin; acaricides; eggs; fecundity; field experimentation; growing season; immatures; leaves; life history; mites; pest control; sulfur; temperature; wheat; Egypt
Abstract:
... Field experiments were carried out with the goal of estimating the population fluctuations of the wheat curl mite, Aceria tulipae Keifer, and its control. These experiments were conducted at an abandoned wheat field in Egypt during a growing season in 2012 in Cairo Governorate. Also, studies on life history aspects and reproductive parameters of the same species in the laboratory at 25 1 °C and 60 ...
DOI:
10.1080/03235408.2012.761373

38. An insect trypsin-like serine protease as a target of microRNA: Utilization of microRNA mimics and inhibitors by oral feeding

Author:
Balachandran Jayachandran; Mazhar Hussain; Sassan Asgari
Source:
Insect biochemistry and molecular biology 2013 v.43 no.4 pp. 398-406
ISSN:
0965-1748
Subject:
Helicoverpa armigera; bioassays; enzyme activity; fecundity; in vitro studies; larvae; larval development; microRNA; mortality; moths; pest control; serine proteinases
Abstract:
... MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are non-coding small RNAs (18–25 nt) that play crucial roles in various biological processes, including development, as gene regulators. In this study, we identified a miRNA, har-miR-2002b, that is specifically expressed during larval stages of Helicoverpa armigera (cotton bollworm). For the first time, we explored the possibility of utilizing synthetic inhibitor and mimic of a ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ibmb.2012.10.004
PubMed:
23108205

39. Alternating Temperatures Affect the Performance of Trichogramma Species

Author:
Firake D. M.; Khan M. A.
Source:
Journal of insect science 2014 v.14 no.41 pp. 1-14
ISSN:
1536-2442
Subject:
Trichogramma; adults; biological control agents; eggs; fecundity; females; heat; larvae; longevity; parasitoids; pest control; progeny; pupae; sex ratio; temperature; India
Abstract:
... The environmental compatibility of a biological control agent is an important aspect of successful reduction of agricultural pests. Temperature fluctuations during the day have a strong influence on the performance of laboratory-reared parasitoids. In field conditions, Trichogramma (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) wasps are exposed to variable temperatures during their development, which has a sig ...
DOI:
10.1673/031.014.41

40. Comparison of the Biology of Geographically Distinct Populations of the Citrus Pest, Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), in South Africa

Author:
Opoku-Debrah J.K.; Hill M.P.; Knox C.; Moore S.D.
Source:
African entomology 2014 v.22 no.3 pp. 530-537
ISSN:
1021-3589
Subject:
Citrus; Cryptophlebia; Cryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus; Thaumatotibia leucotreta; adults; biopesticides; crops; eclosion; eggs; fecundity; females; insects; integrated pest management; larval development; pest control; pests; phenotype; pupae; pupal development; rearing; viruses; South Africa
Abstract:
... Baculovirus biopesticides are an important component of integrated pest management programmes worldwide. One such example is the Cryptophlebia leucotreta granulovirus (CrleGV) which is used for the control of false codling moth, Thaumatotibia (= Cryptophlebia) leucotreta (Meyrick) (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), a pest of citrus and other crops in South Africa. A potential problem associated with cons ...
DOI:
10.4001/003.022.0317

41. Effects of rearing conditions on the parasitism of Tetrastichus brontispae on its pupal host Octodonta nipae

Author:
Baozhen Tang; Li Xu; Youming Hou
Source:
BioControl 2014 v.59 no.6 pp. 647-657
ISSN:
1386-6141
Subject:
Chrysomelidae; Tetrastichus; cold storage; fecundity; glucose; longevity; parasitism; parasitoids; pest control; pupae; rearing; sucrose; China
Abstract:
... Octodonta nipae (Maulik) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) is currently a serious invasive pest of palm plants in southern China. Although previous studies reported that Tetrastichus brontispae Ferriere (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) could successfully parasitize the pupae of O. nipae, little is known of the potential for T. brontispae to control this pest. To understand the interaction between T. brontispae ...
DOI:
10.1007/s10526-014-9600-0

42. Life History Parameters of Chinavia hilaris (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae), a Stink Bug Injurious to Pistachios in California

Author:
Silva Paul G. Da; Daane Kent M.
Source:
Journal of economic entomology 2014 v.107 no.1 pp. 166-173
ISSN:
0022-0493
Subject:
Acrosternum hilare; eggs; fecundity; females; heat sums; life history; monitoring; nonlinear models; overwintering; pest control; pistachios; temperature; California
Abstract:
... Life history parameters were established under controlled laboratory conditions for the green stink bug, Chinavia hilaris (Say) (= Acrosternum hilare), to improve pest control in pistachios in California. Parameters measured and calculated included survival and development at seven constant temperatures (ranging from 15 to 35°C), development time, upper and lower development thresholds, thermal co ...

43. Responses of Myzus persicae (Sulzer) to three Lamiaceae essential oils obtained by microwave-assisted and conventional hydrodistillation

Author:
Eleftherios A. Petrakis; Athanasios C. Kimbaris; Dionyssios Ch. Perdikis; Dionyssios P. Lykouressis; Petros A. Tarantilis; Moschos G. Polissiou
Source:
Industrial crops and products 2014 v.62 pp. 272-279
ISSN:
0926-6690
Subject:
essential oils; beta-caryophyllene; carvacrol; Mentha pulegium; isolation techniques; hydrodistillation; adults; eggplants; Solanum melongena; longevity; fecundity; Myzus persicae; citral; microwave treatment; gas chromatography-mass spectrometry; energy; Melissa officinalis; Origanum majorana; heat; marjoram; pest control; oils; toxicity
Abstract:
... The essential oils derived from three plants within the Lamiaceae family, Origanum majorana L. (marjoram), Mentha pulegium L. (pennyroyal), and Melissa officinalis L. (lemon balm), using two techniques for their isolation, were evaluated for their effects on longevity and fecundity of the aphid Myzus persicae (Sulzer). The two techniques employed were Clevenger hydrodistillation (i) using conventi ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.indcrop.2014.08.041

44. Bionomics of overwintering generation of Chilo suppressalis (Walker) in Hunan Province

Author:
Mingyong Ma; Shengwei Wu; Zhaopu Peng
Source:
Acta ecologica Sinica 2015 v.35 no.2 pp. 8-12
ISSN:
1872-2032
Subject:
Ambrosia artemisiifolia; Bidens pilosa; Chilo suppressalis; Coix lacryma-jobi; Miscanthus floridulus; Nelumbo nucifera; Oryza; Xanthium; Zea mays; Zizania latifolia; adults; cities; cropping systems; cultivation area; diapause; fecundity; grasses; hatching; hibernation; host plants; instars; larvae; larval development; latitude; overwintering; paddies; pest control; planning; plant protection; population size; pupae; rice; shrubs; stubble; surveys; survival rate; temporal variation; trap crops; weeds; China
Abstract:
... Chilo suppressalis (Walker) is a serious and destructive rice pest in Hunan Province, China. The diapause larvae of C. suppressalis can successfully overwinter in Hunan Province and the number of overwintering larvae corresponds to the amount of destruction caused in the following year. To properly manage C. suppressalis, it is crucial to survey the number of overwintering larvae and overwintering ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.chnaes.2014.04.001

45. Characterization and biotoxicity of Hypnea musciformis-synthesized silver nanoparticles as potential eco-friendly control tool against Aedes aegypti and Plutella xylostella

Author:
Mathath Roni; Kadarkarai Murugan; Chellasamy Panneerselvam; Jayapal Subramaniam; Marcello Nicoletti; Pari Madhiyazhagan; Devakumar Dinesh; Udaiyan Suresh; Hanem F. Khater; Hui Wei; Angelo Canale; Abdullah A. Alarfaj; Murugan A. Munusamy; Akon Higuchi; Giovanni Benelli
Source:
Ecotoxicology and environmental safety 2015 v.121 pp. 31-38
ISSN:
0147-6513
Subject:
Aedes aegypti; Fourier transform infrared spectroscopy; Hypnea; Plutella xylostella; X-ray diffraction; adults; arthropods; biosynthesis; cabbage; dengue; disease control; energy-dispersive X-ray analysis; fecundity; food production; geometry; insect vectors; insecticides; instars; larvae; larvicides; leaf extracts; lethal concentration 50; longevity; macroalgae; nanosilver; pest control; pests; pupae; scanning electron microscopy; surface plasmon resonance; toxicity; ultraviolet-visible spectroscopy
Abstract:
... Two of the most important challenges facing humanity in the 21st century comprise food production and disease control. Eco-friendly control tools against mosquito vectors and agricultural pests are urgently needed. Insecticidal products of marine origin have a huge potential to control these pests. In this research, we reported a single-step method to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNP) using t ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.ecoenv.2015.07.005

46. Dietary and phylogenetic correlates of digestive trypsin activity in insect pests

Author:
Jelica Lazarević; Milena Janković‐Tomanić
Source:
Entomologia experimentalis et applicata 2015 v.157 no.2 pp. 123-151
ISSN:
0013-8703
Subject:
arginine; dietary protein; digestive tract; entomologists; environmental impact; fecundity; food composition; gene expression; insect pests; lysine; pest control; phylogeny; polypeptides; proteins; secretion; trypsin
Abstract:
... Because food proteins are crucial for insect survival, growth, and fecundity, enzymes involved in their digestion have attracted the attention of fundamental entomologists studying the mechanisms and patterns of dietary specialization, and applied entomologists searching for more efficient modes of pest control. Most insects digest proteins using trypsin, an endopeptidase that cleaves polypeptide ...
DOI:
10.1111/eea.12349

47. Organic farming and host density affect parasitism rates of tortricid moths in vineyards

Author:
A. Rusch; L. Delbac; L. Muneret; D. Thiéry
Source:
Agriculture, ecosystems & environment 2015 v.214 pp. 46-53
ISSN:
0167-8809
Subject:
Vitis; agroecosystems; bioactive properties; biological control; community structure; conventional farming; copper; correlation; crop production; cropping systems; crops; ecosystem services; environmental factors; fecundity; females; grapes; habitats; insect pests; insecticides; landscapes; longevity; moths; natural enemies; organic production; parasitism; parasitoids; pest control; population size; predators; species diversity; sulfur; vineyards; France
Abstract:
... Natural pest control by predators and parasitoids is an important ecosystem service supporting crop production. It is now well known that the proportion of semi-natural habitats as well as organic farming enhance abundance and species richness of natural enemies in agroecosystems. However, few studies have examined how these environmental variables affect natural pest control services. Moreover, m ...
DOI:
10.1016/j.agee.2015.08.019

48. Season and drought stress mediate growth and weight of the green spruce aphid on Sitka spruce

Author:
Jennifer A. Banfield‐Zanin; Simon R. Leather
Source:
Agricultural and forest entomology 2015 v.17 no.1 pp. 48-56
ISSN:
1461-9555
Subject:
Elatobium abietinum; Picea sitchensis; adults; autumn; biological control; climate change; dormancy; drought; fecundity; nutritive value; pest control; pests; water stress; United Kingdom
Abstract:
... The most important defoliating pest of Sitka spruce Picea sitchensis in the U.K. is the green spruce aphid Elatobium abietinum. This aphid species is expected to respond to a predicted increase in the incidence of spring–summer drought events, with serious implications for growth of infested spruce plants and control of the pest. Growth rate, adult weight and nymph weight of E. abietinum were asse ...
DOI:
10.1111/afe.12079

49. Sugar provisioning maximizes the biocontrol service of parasitoids

Author:
Alejandro Tena; Apostolos Pekas; Dalmert Cano; Felix L. Wäckers; Alberto Urbaneja; Quentin Paynter
Source:
Journal of applied ecology 2015 v.52 no.3 pp. 795-804
ISSN:
0021-8901
Subject:
Aphytis melinus; Citrus; agroecosystems; biological control; dietary supplements; energy; fecundity; females; foraging; honeydew; hosts; longevity; oviposition; parasitism; parasitoids; pest control; population density; sugars; trees
Abstract:
... There is increasing interest in the use of food supplements in agriculture to enhance the performance of parasitoids as part of conservation biological control. Nevertheless, there is limited evidence demonstrating the effectiveness of this approach, and this shortage of successful examples raises doubt regarding the validity of this approach. The use of sugar sources relies on tiered premises tha ...
DOI:
10.1111/1365-2664.12426

50. A novel Wolbachia strain from the rice moth Corcyra cephalonica induces reproductive incompatibility in the whitefly Bemisia tabaci: sequence typing combined with phenotypic evidence

Author:
Hong‐Yan Hu; Zheng‐Xi Li
Source:
Environmental microbiology reports 2015 v.7 no.3 pp. 508-515
ISSN:
1758-2229
Subject:
Bemisia tabaci; Corcyra cephalonica; Nematoda; Wolbachia; arthropods; bacteria; biological control; cytoplasmic incompatibility; eggs; fecundity; females; fluorescence in situ hybridization; insect pests; multilocus sequence typing; pest control; phenotype; progeny; reciprocal crosses; surface proteins
Abstract:
... Wolbachia are a group of maternally inherited bacteria frequently found in arthropods and filarial nematodes. They have recently attracted attention for their ecological roles in manipulating host reproduction, their potential use in biological control of pest insects and medical significance. Classification of Wolbachia strains is currently solely based on molecular methods. However, the strains ...
DOI:
10.1111/1758-2229.12279