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Amendment to \"report of the parasitoid wasp, Diadegma anurum (Hym.: Ichneumonidae), from Iran\" [PDF]

open access: yesنامه انجمن حشره‌شناسی ایران, 2013
The previous record of Diadegma anurum (Thomson) as a parasitoid of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lep.: Plutellidae), from Iran has just been a misidentification of Diadegma semiclausum (Hellen).
J. Karimzadeh, G. Broad
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Strategic conservation prioritization through creating and updating the regional species of greatest conservation need list in the northeastern United States

open access: yesConservation Science and Practice, EarlyView.
Biodiversity is declining globally, underscoring the need for conservation strategies informed by regional expertise. In the northeastern United States, 14 state wildlife agencies and taxonomic experts developed the Regional Species of Greatest Conservation Need (RSGCN) list, revealing that global and national datasets captured only ~55% of regionally ...
Melissa D. Starking   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Ecosystem Services Against Illegal Immigration: The Natural Control of the Migratory Butterfly Painted Lady (Vanessa cardui) by Cotesia vestalis (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) on Organic Soybean in Ukraine

open access: yesEntomologia Experimentalis et Applicata, EarlyView.
In central Ukraine, the migratory butterfly Vanessa cardui emerged as a key pest of organic soybean during its outbreaks in 2019 and 2022. Despite early defoliation, crops recovered strongly due to high parasitism by Cotesia vestalis, reaching 100% in some fields.
Alex Gumovsky   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Assessing risks and benefits of floral supplements in conservation biological control

open access: yes, 2010
The use of flowering field margins is often proposed as a method to support biological control in agro-ecosystems. In addition to beneficial insects, many herbivores depend on floral food as well.
Termorshuizen, A.J.   +8 more
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Harnessing benzamides as plant stress inhibitors, growth promoters and in management of crop resilience—A review

open access: yesPlant Biology, EarlyView.
Benzamides boost crop resilience by inhibiting poly(ADP‐ribose) polymerase (PARP) to enhance stress tolerance and, through their antimicrobial, herbicidal, and insecticidal derivatives, they offer broad protection for sustainable crop improvement. Abstract Benzamides have emerged as potent stress inhibitors and growth promoters in plant biotechnology ...
M. J. Koetle, T. E. Motaung, S. O. Amoo
wiley   +1 more source

Diamondback moth [PDF]

open access: yes, 1996
The diamondback moth is the most destructive insect pest of brassica crops throughout the world. Reliance on chemicals as a control measure for the diamondback moth has resulted in the development of resistance to many insecticides.
Peter Ridland, Nancy Endersby
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Assessment of commercially available pheromone lures for monitoring diamondback moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in canola

open access: yes, 2010
: Sex pheromone monitoring lures from five different commercial sources were compared for their attractiveness to male diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) in canola, Brassica napus L., fields in western Canada.
Evenden, M. L., Gries, R.
core   +1 more source

Biological Pesticides as Viable Alternative to Synthetic Pesticides for Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition: A Systematic Review

open access: yesJournal of Sustainable Agriculture and Environment, Volume 5, Issue 2, June 2026.
ABSTRACT The overuse of synthetic pesticides in agriculture has raised significant environmental and health concerns. Biopesticides have emerged as viable, environmentally compatible alternatives. However, recent comprehensive reviews integrating all biopesticide categories and emphasizing their contribution to synthetic‐pesticide‐free and health‐safe ...
Molalign Assefa   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source

EVALUATION OF BACTERIAL ISOLATES IN THE CONTROL OF Plutella xylostella L. IN BROCCOLI

open access: yesTropical and Subtropical Agroecosystems, 2018
The diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella L.) is an insect that causes great losses in Brassica plantations, which may reach 100% loss in some cases. The most common method to control this pest is still the use of insecticide. However, its successive and
José Carlos Mazetto Júnior   +5 more
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Effect of pot marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) and cypress spurge (Euphorbia cyparissias L.) plant water extracts on the occurrence of pest insects on white cabbage

open access: yesFolia Horticulturae, 2011
In 2007-2008 the effects of pot marigold (Calendula officinalis L.) and cypress spurge (Euphorbia cyparissias L.) water extracts on the occurrence of pest insects on white cabbage were tested.
Jankowska Beata, Wilk Anna
doaj   +1 more source

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