Biocontrol Science and Technology

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Parasitism of Ferrisia virgata (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Anagyrus kamali (Hymenoptera: encyrtidae)	23
Impact of biocontrol on the seed regenerative capacity of Lantana camara L. (sensu lato) (Verbenaceae)	22
Efficacy of biopesticides and fungicides against brown rot on cherry ( Prunus avium ) and plum ( Prunus domestica )	18
Effects of short-term heat stress on the performance of the predatory gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)	17
The quality assessment of Neoseiulus californicus (Phytoseiidae) reared on thorn apple pollen for 40 generations	16
Synergistic effects of Aphidius colemani (Hymenoptera: Aphidiidae) and Coccinella undecimpunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) releases for	15
Interaction between Steinernema feltiae SC125 and Metarhizium anisopliae sensu lato 9236 for control of the Guatemalan potato moth	14
Evaluation of Lysinibacillus formulations against banana pseudostem weevil (BPW) Odoiporus longicollis [Olivier.]	13
Compatibility ofJatropha curcasseed extract and entomopathogenic fungusAkanthomyces lecaniiagainst the citrus red mitePanonychus citri	10
Biological parameters ofMuscidifurax raptorellus(Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) onBactrocera oleae(Diptera: Tephritidae), the key pest of olives	10
Harnessing the antagonistic potential and unraveling the bioactive compounds of Streptomyces sp. isolate WAB2 to protect watermelon crop from Colletotrich	10
Sugarcane Smut ( Sporisorium scitamineum ), a major threat to sugarcane production: designing sustainable management option for sugar and cane productivity in Ethiopia	10
Molecular and biochemical characterisation of antagonistic mechanisms of the biocontrol agent Bacillus cereus B25 inhibiting the growth of the phytopathogen Fusarium verticillioides P03	9
Potential control of Vespula germanica and Polistes dominula (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) using entomopathogens	9
Assessing Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood) development when reared on Brazilian peppertree grown in brackish environments	8
Keeping a close eye on the searching behaviour of the mass-reared parasitoid Dichasmimorpha longicaudata : addressing a standardised test	8
Actinobacteria isolated from intertidal region of marine environments as a promising biocontrol agent against Brevicoryne brassicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae)	8
Effect of O. ficus-Indica endorhizosphere-associated- bacteria on the survival and mortality of carmine cochineal ( Dactylopius opuntiae )	8
Potential of Cameroon-indigenous isolates of the entomopathogenic fungiBeauveria bassianaandMetarhizium anisopliaeas microbial control agents of the flea beetleNisotra uniformis	8
Data Decision Tree for identifying potential risks for microorganisms when used in plant protection	7
Infestation of an indigenous entomopathogenic nematode ( Steinernema siamkayai ) on an unnatural host, golden apple snails ( Pomacea canaliculata	7
Spread and establishment of Cecidochares connexa (Macquart) (Diptera: Tephritiidae) in Nigeria, a biological control agent of Chromolaena odorata (L.) R.M. King and H. Robinson	7
Host suitability of three Opuntia taxa for the Dactylopius opuntiae (Hemiptera: Dactylopiidae) ‘stricta’ lineage	7
Manual inoculation of host larvae with first instar maggots as a rearing technique for the larval parasitoid Actia interrupta (Diptera: Tachinidae)	6
First record of Zelus pedestris (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) preying on the cacao pest Monalonion bondari (Hemiptera: Miridae)	6

Effects of abiotic factors on the immature development, adult performance, and field parasitism of mass-reared Anastatus parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae)	6
Ripe indexes, hot water treatments, and biocontrol agents as synergistic combination to control apple bull’s eye rot	6
Isolation and identification ofPseudomonas entomophilafromPinus massonianaand its insecticidal activity againstMonochamus alternatus	6
Assessment of entomopathogenic nematodes and fungi against Eubulus cf. elongatus Hustache (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), a destructive cassava pest in Brazil	6
Acclimation for optimisation: effects of temperature on development, reproduction and size of Trichogramma achaeae	6
Reproductive behaviour of tetrastichus brontispae ferrière (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae)	6
Introduction of the cereal leaf beetle parasitoid Tetrastichus julis (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) into California	6
Molecular characterisation and efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi against the Green shield bugPalomena prasina(L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) under laboratory conditions	6
Seasonal abundance of stem-boring insects associated with the invasiveSenecio madagascariensisin its native range (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) and their potential for biological control	5
Fermentation of the psyllid-pathogenic fungusPandorasp. nov. inedit. (Entomophthorales: Entomophthoraceae)	5
Oviposition preference and development of the parasitoid Chelonus insularis on host fed on Zea mays and the teosinte Z. luxurians from Oaxaca, Mexico	5
Occurrence of entomopathogenic fungi in coconut soils, identification, physiological characterisation and pathogenicity towards Rhynchophorus palmarum (Coleoptera: Dryop	5
A host record for a strictly specific aphid parasitoid Aphidius smithi (Braconidae: Aphidiinae): the food plant-host aphid-parasitoid association puzzle acquires a new p	5
Morphological and molecular characterisation of naturally occurring pathogenic fungi for Pontederia crassipes (water hyacinth) in South Africa	5
Clonostachys rosea selected by nematicidal screening and its efficacy against Meloidogyne incognita in a greenhouse	5
Effect of insecticides on biological attributes of the egg parasitoidTelenomus remus(Hymenoptera: Platygastridae)	5
The plant defense activator acibenzolar-S-methyl does not harm Chrysoperla carnea: evidence from laboratory trials	5
Evaluation of plant protection efficacy in field conditions and side effects ofLysobacter capsiciAZ78, a biocontrol agent ofPlasmopara viticola	5
Residual selectivity of some pesticides on the predatory bug, Orius minutus (Hemiptera: Anthochoridae)	5
Toxicity of herbicides used for control of waterhyacinth in the California Delta towards the planthopper Megamelus scutellaris released for biological control	5
Effects of integrated rice-duck farming on weed pressure, herbivore-predator interactions and economic benefits	5
New insights into predation through imaging	5
The potential of using Metarhizium anisopliae and Metarhizium humberi to control the Asian soybean rust caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi	5
Selection of inductors for thermotolerant conidia production of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium rileyi Nm017	5
Biology and host specificity of the stem-boring weevil Gasteroclisus tricostalis , a candidate agent for the biological control of fireweed ( Senecio mada	5
Oviposition and development of the gregarious parasitoid Homalotylus eytelweinii (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) in relation to host stage of predaceous ladybirds	5
Characterising generational polyphenisms in Hypena opulenta : highlighting the importance of multivoltinism for the success of a moth biological control agent	4
Artificial diet for adults and adequate egg maintenance for laboratory rearing of the predator Salpingogaster nigra Schiner, 1868 (Diptera: Syrphidae)	4
Local Bacillus species as potential biocontrol agents for Meloidogyne enterolobii in melon (Cucumis melo L.)	4
Potential of native entomopathogenic fungi isolates against the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Maize in Ethiopia	4
Life table simulations of a univoltine codling moth, Cydia pomonella, population 3. Impact of immigration on the effectiveness of mating disruption	4
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MZ895491: an endophytic bacterium as potential biocontrol agent in integrated pest management of fall armyworm in maize	4
Laboratory screening of entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes for pathogenicity against the obscure mealybug, Pseudococcus viburni (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)	4
The first record of the scuttle fly, Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae), parasitising the citrus longhorn beetle, Anoplophora chinensis	4
The application of Raman spectroscopy in identifying Metarhizium brunneum, Metarhizium pemphigi and Beauveria bassiana	4
Elucidation of lipopeptide biosurfactants responsible for the larvicidal activity of Bacillus velezensis PHP1601 towards Lucilia cuprina l	4
Efficacy of BotaniGard®against the mushroom phorid flyMegaselia halterata	4
Biological control against Opuntia aurantiaca Lindley (Cactaceae) and the perceptions of land-users in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa	4
Selection and characterisation of Beauveria bassiana fungus and their potential to control the brown stink bug	4
Biocontrol potentials of native bacterial strains for the management of coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae) in Ethiopia	4
Intraspecific cold tolerance of the weed biological control agent alligatorweed thrips, Amynothrips andersoni , in the USA	4
Non-target effects of the flowerbud weevil Anthonomus santacruzi released for the biological control of Solanum mauritianum in South Afric	4
Phospholipase A activity and the biocontrol potential of Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma atroviride	3
Study on the control potential ofAlternaria alternataagainst four species of weeds in agricultural fields on the Tibetan Plateau	3
Antimicrobial activity ofBacillus subtilisassociated withDactylellina gephyropagaagainstArthrobotrys conoidesisolated from nematode infested citrus rhizosphere	3
Anthropogenic disturbance affects specialist, but not generalist, endophagous insects associated with two African grasses: implications for biological control	3
Selecting Bacillus strains antagonist to Erysiphe necator (Schw.) Burr. the causal agent of grape powdery mildew	3
Efficacy and horizontal transmission of Beauveria bassiana and its synergistic activity with diflubenzuron against the house fly, Musca domestica L.	3
Suppression of Meloidogyne incognita by co-application of chitin and Streptomyces nigrescens (AMV1033)	3
Biological control of Tuta absoluta through releases of Trichogramma cacoeciae parasitoids and Macrolophus pygmaeus	3

Long-term effects of cattail pollen on development, population growth potential, and predation capacity of Amblyseius swirskii (Acari:	3
Arthrobotrys oligospora (Fungi: Orbiliales) and its liquid culture filtrate myco-constituents kill Haemonchus contortus infective larvae (Nematoda: tr	3
Curvularia eragrostidisisolates (Dematiaceae) for biocontrol of crabgrass (Digitariaspp.) in Canada	3
Impacts of repeated liquid culture on entomopathogenic fungi	3
Characterisation of Steinernema abbasi (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) isolated from Indian agricultural soils and their efficacy against insect pests	3
Supplementing artificial diet with antimicrobial compounds increases the resistance of sterile males of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) applied as vectors of virulent fungi	3
Host-specificity testing of the leaf-feeding flea beetle, Phenrica guerini, a biological control agent for the invasive alien cactus, Pereskia aculeata	3
Egg cannibalism by larvae of the weed biological control agent, Neogalerucella calmariensis	3
Susceptibility of Duponchelia fovealis Zeller (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to different entomopathogens in laboratory conditions	3
Are Metarhizium brunneum conidia transferred between male and female Agriotes obscurus adults?	3
Host stage affects oviposition-related behaviours, development progression and reproductive output in a native hyperparasitoid of the solenopsis mealybug invading Asian regions	3
Egg parasitoids of green shield bug,Palomena prasinaL. (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in hazelnut orchards of Turkey	3
The influence of agent density for biological control of young Brazilian peppertree (Schinus terebinthifolia) with the Brazilian peppertree thrips (Pseudophilothrips ichini)	3
Encapsulation and controlled release of Streptomyces sp. herbicidal metabolites for pre-plant weed germination control	3
Efficacy of Beauveria bassiana and Cordyceps javanica mycoinsecticides against spotted lanternflies, Lycorma delicatula, in laboratory bioassays	3
Staurosporine-producing Streptomyces sp. strain 11 × 1 cell-free culture filtrates control diseases caused by the oomycete plant pathogens Pythium myrioty	3
Estimation of population growth for two species of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) under different temperatures	3
Life table simulations of a univoltine codling moth, Cydia pomonella, population 1. Biological control with Mastrus ridens	3
Reproductive success and progeny sex ratio of a laboratory colony of Anagyrus fusciventris (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae)	3
Genomic insights into Streptomyces hygroscopicus subsp . hygroscopicus SRF1 : a potentia	3
Generation-dependent functional and numerical responses ofNeoseiulus cucumeris(Acari: Phytoseiidae) long-term reared on almond pollen	3
Multifaceted and dual-edged native Trichoderma strains from subabul rhizospheric soil to combat Fusarium wilt disease – a sustainable appr	2
A novel ultrasonic crushing method for accurate detection of viable spore counts in Paenibacillus polymyxa-based microbial pesticides is superior to the conventional method of Shaker shaking	2
Biological control of selected weeds of direct-seeded rice through application of allelopathic Pseudomonas strains	2
Interaction between an entomopathogenic fungus and entomopathogenic nematodes for increased mortality of Thaumatotibia leucotreta (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae)	2
Biological control of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz.) Penz. & Sacc. by epiphytic bacteria isolated from Vitis vinifera (cv Thompson Seedless) grape berry	2
Biological control of root-knot nematodes in common beans using putative nematocidal species of Trichoderma indigenous to Pakistan	2
Seed priming with biosurfactant and biosurfactant producing bacteria induces resistance against Ralstonia solanacearum in tomato plants	2
The feeding and foraging behaviour of three ladybird beetles on Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hem.: Pseudococcidae) at different temperatures	2
Plant growth-promoting ability and control efficacy of Penicillium aurantiogriseum 44M-3 against sesame Fusarium wilt disease	2
Bio-based strategies for biotic and abiotic stress management in sustainable agriculture in EU	2
In situ baiting reveals occurrence of Heterorhabditis downesi at the German Baltic coast	2
Egg parasitoid complex of the pine processionary moth in NW Italy	2
Size-susceptibility of Cornu aspersum exposed to the malacopathogenic nematodes Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita and P. californica	2
Susceptibility of adult and larval stages of housefly, Musca domestica to entomopathogenic fungal biopesticides	2
Field-based surveys and laboratory tests indicate that candidate biocontrol agents for African lovegrass from South Africa are not suitable for release in Australia	2
Action mechanisms, biodiversity, and omics approaches in biocontrol and plant growth-promotingPseudomonas: an updated review	2
Influence of temperature on occlusion body production in a Mexican isolate of Spodoptera exigua multiple nucleopolyhedrovirus	2
Isolation of 4-chlorocinnamic acid from Streptomyces griseocarneus R132, and its inhibition activity against sweet pepper postharvest anthracnose	2
Prioritisation of targets for weed biological control I: a review of existing prioritisation schemes and development of a system for South Africa	2
Effectiveness of granular formulations of Metarhizium anisopliae and Metarhizium brunneum (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) on off-host larvae of Dermacentor albipictus (Acari: Ixodi	2
Deciphering the biocontrol and immunomodulatory potential of Metarhabditis amsactae (Nematoda: Rhabditidae) against Corcyra cephalonica (L	2
Reproductive biology, abundance and control potential of Paramecops farinosus (Wiedemann) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae): a prospective biological control agent for Calotropis procera (Apoc	2
Exploration and phylogenetic characterisation of Wolbachia in the peach fruit fly Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae)	2
Predicting suitable habitats for the Brazilian peppertree biological control agent Pseudophilothrips ichini (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) in Florida	2
Correction	2
Influence of Anastrepha host fruit size over parasitism by Diachasmimorpha longicaudata in open-field augmentative releases	2
Evaluation of indigenous rhizoplane Bacillus and Pseudomonas species for eco-friendly management of red rot in sugarcane	2
The effects of soil type and moisture on the survival of Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood)	2
Sex bias in parasitism by Deladenus siricidicola and its implications for the success of biological control of invasive Sirex noctilio pop	2
Parasitism, population densities and short-term impact of Anthonomus santacruzi on the reproductive output of Solanum mauritianum in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa	2
DOPA-melanin, component and tolerance factor to heat and UV-B radiation in the conidia of two species of Cordyceps	2
Microbial volatilome in food safety. Current status and perspectives in the biocontrol of mycotoxigenic fungi and their metabolites	2
Prioritisation of targets for weed biological control III: a tool to identify the next targets for biological control in South Africa and set priorities for resource allocation	2
Safety of daily administration of pellets containing parasiticidal fungal spores over a long period of time in heifers	2
Life table simulations of a univoltine codling moth, Cydia pomonella, population 2. Impact of immigration on the effectiveness of codling moth granulovirus sprays	2
Optimising the mass-rearing of Aphytis sp. (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) to biologically control San Jose scales	2
Effect of Metarhizium anisopliae s.l. on Rhipicephalus microplus free-living stage and persistence in the soil in the Brazilian Northeast	2
Effects of invasive plant haplotypes on a biological control agent ( Lepidelphax pistiae ) fecundity and impact	2
Different maize (Zea mays L.) inbreds influence the efficacy of Beaveria bassiana against major maize caterpillar pests, which is potentially affected by maize pathogen resistance	1
Axenic mass culture of soil-borne nematodes using artificial egg yolk medium	1
The host specificity of Trabutina mannipara (Hemprich & Ehrenberg, 1829) (Homoptera: Coccoidea: Pseudococcoidae): a potential biocontrol agent of invasive Tamarix chinensis (Lour) an	1
Data decision tree for identifying potential risks for natural substances when used in plant protection	1
Entomopathogens from agricultural soil and their pathogenicity against the potato leaf miner,Liriomyza huidobrensis(Diptera: Agromyzidae)	1
It's a numbers game: inundative biological control of water hyacinth (Pontederia crassipes), using Megamelus scutellaris (Hemiptera: Delphacidae) yields success at a high elevation, hype	1
The ability of two indigenous bacteria isolated from Moroccan olive tree to promote the growth of olive seedlings in the presence of the pathogen Verticillium dahliae	1
Correction	1
Solid state culture conditions for improved conidial production of the mycoparasitic fungus Escovopsis weberi	1
The malacopathogenic nematode Phasmarhabditis californica does not affect the survival of earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris and Eisenia fetida) or insects (Galleria mellonella	1
Prey species restrict limb regenerative growth in a ladybird beetle, Cheilomenes sexmaculata : allocation costs of regeneration?	1
Feasibility of developing classical biological control solutions for the herbaceous weedAllium triquetrumin Australia	1
Potential use of bacterial strain in the genus Serratia to biocontrol fungal pathogens associated with defoliation on Pinus patula	1
Occurrence and biocontrol potential of parasitoids on lychee cecid pest, Litchiomyia chinensis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)	1
Using Arthrobotrys oligospora (Orbiliales) spores mixed with sterile sheep faeces for disinfesting soil micro-plots infested with Nacobbus aberrans	1
Genetic structure and host associations of the noctuid moth Callopistria exotica , a potential biological control agent for Lygodium microphyllum	1
Predation functional response and demographic parameters ofOrius albidipennis(Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) onSchizaphis graminum(Hemiptera: Aphididae): effect of host plant morphological att	1
Compatibility of Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) with Beauveria pseudobassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) for the develo	1
Predictive ecological niche modelling of an important bio-control agent: Trichoderma harzianum (Rifai) using the MaxEnt machine learning tools with climatic and non-climatic predictors	1
Evaluation of Bipolaris panici-miliacei as a bioherbicide against Microstegium vimineum	1
Host-feeding capacity and parasitism performance of heteronomous hyperparasitoid Encarsia lutea Masi (Hym.: Aphelinidae) on different host plant species	1

Evaluation of the acute oral toxicity of the fungus Duddingtonia flagrans at the gut level	1
Effects of various components of artificial diets on survival, development and reproduction of Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)	1
Biological control properties of microbial plant biostimulants. A review	1
Microbial compost tea properties affect suppression of strawberry grey mould (Botrytis cinereaPers.)	1
Risk assessment of the host range of Hydrellia lagarosiphon for the biological control of Lagarosiphon major in Ireland	1
Bacterial agents for controlling anthracnose and soft rot in strawberries: present status and perspectives	1
Factitious hosts forGoniozus omanensis(Hymenoptera: Bethylidae), a parasitoid of the lesser date mothBatrachedra amydraulaMeyrick (Lepidoptera: Batrachedridae)	1
Interspecific interaction between Anagyrus fusciventris and Tetracnemoidea brevicornis for controlling Pseudococcus calceolariae	1
The potential of native strains of Metarhizium anisopliae (Metschnikoff) Sorokin in the management of brinjal ash weevil Myllocerus subfasciatus Guerin-Meneville (Curculionidae: Coleoptera)	1
Biocontrol of tomato pathogens by Bacillus subtilis F62 and its synergistic action in plant growth promotion with Rhizobium sp. L5	1
Host finding behaviour of the egg parasitoid, Gryon pennsylvanicum (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae)	1
The response of the egg parasitoid,Trissolcus semistriatus(Nees) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) to metathoracic scent gland extract fromEurygaster maura(L.) (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae)	1
Unmasking lethal potential: investigating Leptolegnia chapmanii ’s virulence against Aedes aegypti larvae	1
Laboratory assays to test Cordyceps (= Isaria ) fumosorosea , spirotetramat, flupyradifurone and imidaclopr	1
RNA-Seq analysis reveals the gene expression changes of Bemisia tabaci in response to destruxin A treatment	1
Conspicuous by their absence: extremely rare field parasitism by Trichogramma wasps imported to control pest butterflies in a pomegranate agro-ecosystem	1
Application of nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium + carbon fertilizer improves the growth of Tecoma stans and the performance of its root-feeding biological control agent, Heikertingerella	1
Natural diets and cold acclimation, but not supplementary cryoprotectants, affect the cold tolerance of Hippodamia variegata	1
Metarhizium robertsii in combination with Trichoderma asperellum reduce the malathion doses used to control ambrosia beetles: the case of Xyleborus affinis	1
Mesh covers on sentinel parasitoid traps prevent Drosophila suzukii movement and impact parasitism by Ganaspis brasiliensis and	1
Host preference and development of Habrobracon hebetor on larvae of Arenipses sabella and Ephestia cautella	1