Dry bulb mite Aceria tulipae (Acariformes: Eriophyidae) on garden garlic (Allium sativum): new insights into distribution and control methods in Ukraine

First Detailed Record of Jikradia olitoria (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) in the Swiss Southern Alps and Evaluation of Its Current Potential as a Vector of 16SrV ‐Phytoplasmas

Jikradia olitoria Say is a Nearctic leafhopper that was recently reported in several European countries. Given its role as the vector of phytoplasmas associated with Grapevine Yellows diseases (GYD) in its native range, its presence in European vineyard agroecosystems could represent an important phytosanitary ris...

Effects of Mesosphaerum suaveolens leaves oil Emulsifiable Concentrate and Lamda-cyhalothrin on arthropods associated with Cucumis melo in Wukari, Nigeria

Efficacy of Tithonia diversifolia Leaf Extract Combined with Beauveria bassiana in Increasing Mortality and Reducing the Damage Intensity of Spodoptera exigua on Shallots

Red onion (Allium cepa var. aggregatum) is one of the high value horticultural commodities in Indonesia and widely used in traditional cuisine. However, annual growth in production is limited by adverse climatic conditions, diseases, pest attacks and inconsistent cultivation practices. The red onion caterpillar (Spodop...

Biocontrol potential of native entomopathogenic fungi against Phyllotreta spp. (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) on radish: a study of damage suppression and population dynamics

Assessment of damage potential and sustainable management options in radish, a highly susceptible, short-duration crop that experiences both foliar and root damage, and the potential of native Beauveria bassiana isolates for integration into sustainable pest management programs highlights the potential of native entomo...

Assessment of Entomofauna Associated with Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) (Malvales: Malvaceae) in Burkina Faso

Background: Kenaf (Hibiscus cannabinus L.) is cultivated for its fibre, leaves, seeds, and diverse household and industrial uses, but information on the insects associated with the crop remains limited in Burkina Faso. Aims: This study aimed to assess insect diversity across the different phenological stages of kenaf (...

Efficacy of Entomopathogenic Fungi against Sapota Fruit Mite, Tuckerella kumaonensis Gupta (Tuckerellidae: Acari) under Laboratory Condition

A laboratory investigation was conducted during 2020 and 2021 at Biocontrol Laboratory, N. M. College of Agriculture, Navsari Agricultural University, Navsari, Gujarat, to test the efficacy of different entomopathogenic fungi against sapota fruit mite, Tuckerella kumaonensis Gupta infesting sapota. Among the various en...