Biocontrol Science and Technology

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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	24
Biological control against Opuntia aurantiaca Lindley (Cactaceae) and the perceptions of land-users in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa	23
Biology and host specificity of the stem-boring weevil Gasteroclisus tricostalis , a candidate agent for the biological control of fireweed ( Senecio mada	23
Characterising generational polyphenisms in Hypena opulenta : highlighting the importance of multivoltinism for the success of a moth biological control agent	19
Effect of O. ficus-Indica endorhizosphere-associated- bacteria on the survival and mortality of carmine cochineal ( Dactylopius opuntiae )	18
Laboratory screening of entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes for pathogenicity against the obscure mealybug, Pseudococcus viburni (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)	14
Actinobacteria isolated from intertidal region of marine environments as a promising biocontrol agent against Brevicoryne brassicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae)	14
Molecular and biochemical characterisation of antagonistic mechanisms of the biocontrol agent Bacillus cereus B25 inhibiting the growth of the phytopathogen Fusarium verticillioides P03	13
Deciphering the biocontrol and immunomodulatory potential of Metarhabditis amsactae (Nematoda: Rhabditidae) against Corcyra cephalonica (L	11
Supplementing artificial diet with antimicrobial compounds increases the resistance of sterile males of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) applied as vectors of virulent fungi	11
Estimation of population growth for two species of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) under different temperatures	11
Intraspecific cold tolerance of the weed biological control agent alligatorweed thrips, Amynothrips andersoni , in the USA	11
Egg parasitoid complex of the pine processionary moth in NW Italy	10
The application of Raman spectroscopy in identifying Metarhizium brunneum, Metarhizium pemphigi and Beauveria bassiana	9
Influence of Anastrepha host fruit size over parasitism by Diachasmimorpha longicaudata in open-field augmentative releases	9
Isolation of 4-chlorocinnamic acid from Streptomyces griseocarneus R132, and its inhibition activity against sweet pepper postharvest anthracnose	8
Generation-dependent functional and numerical responses ofNeoseiulus cucumeris(Acari: Phytoseiidae) long-term reared on almond pollen	8
Solid state culture conditions for improved conidial production of the mycoparasitic fungus Escovopsis weberi	8
DOPA-melanin, component and tolerance factor to heat and UV-B radiation in the conidia of two species of Cordyceps	8
Using Arthrobotrys oligospora (Orbiliales) spores mixed with sterile sheep faeces for disinfesting soil micro-plots infested with Nacobbus aberrans	8
Parasitism, population densities and short-term impact of Anthonomus santacruzi on the reproductive output of Solanum mauritianum in KwaZulu-Natal Province, South Africa	7
Effects of various components of artificial diets on survival, development and reproduction of Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)	7
Compatibility of Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) with Beauveria pseudobassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) for the develo	7
A survey of the hymenopteran parasitoid complex of Dalmatian toadflax weevils in Colorado	6
The response of the egg parasitoid,Trissolcus semistriatus(Nees) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) to metathoracic scent gland extract fromEurygaster maura(L.) (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae)	6

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	6
Growth ofZea maysin response to artificial inoculation with endophyticBeauveria bassianacompared toTrichodermasp. “atrovirideB”	6
Geostatistical analysis of the rice insect pests and their natural enemy species in an intensive rice-growing field in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar	6
Native range host-specificity and impact studies of Osphilia tenuipes Fairmaire (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a potential biocontrol agent for Kalanchoe de	6
Insecticide compatibility with the predatory ring-legged earwig Euborelia annulipes increases mortality of diamondback moth	6
Laboratory evaluation of pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana strains against Brontispa longissima Gestro (Coleoptera: Hispidae)	6
Long-term post-release evaluation shows Hypogeococcus sp. is an effective biological control agent for queen of the night cactus in South Africa	6
Predation functional response and demographic parameters ofOrius albidipennis(Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) onSchizaphis graminum(Hemiptera: Aphididae): effect of host plant morphological att	6
Potential impact and phenology of the biological control agent, Hypena opulenta on Vincetoxicum nigrum in Michigan	6
How host plants influence the life history and population growth ofMyzus persicae(Hemiptera: Aphididae) and its parasitoid,Aphidius platensis(Hymenoptera: Braconidae)	6
Fungi associated with the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, in northeastern Mexico	5
Natural enemies of Lemna minuta in its native range and their potential as biological control agents for Europe	5
Host-searching capacity of the fruit fly parasitoid Diachasmimorpha longicaudata (Ashmead) as a measure for evaluating quality in mass rearing	5
Combining the virulent Beauveria bassiana (Balsam) Vuillemin LCB289 and nematode strains to control pupae of Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann	5
Assessing the individual and combined use of Caesalpinia coriaria (Plantae: Fabaceae) and Duddingtonia flagrans (Fungi: Orbiliaceae) as sustainable alternatives of control of sheep paras	5
The efficacy of some endophytic fungi against primary grapevine black foot disease pathogens	5
Temporal patterns of emergence dynamics of egg parasitoids of the pine processionary moth, Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Lepidoptera: Notodo	5
Characterisation of Pseudomonas coleopterorum , a new pathogen causing bacterial leaf spot on common cocklebur ( Xanthium strumarium ) in	5
Evaluating the effect of various bacterial consortia on antibacterial activity of marine Streptomyces sp. AC117	5
Biocontrol of plant pathogens by Lysobacter enzymogenes isolate LEC: efficacy of shake flask broth, fermentation broth and dried preparations	5
Nano-emulsion formulation of nematode egg parasitic fungus, Pochonia chlamydosporia to control Meloidogyne incognita infecting tomato	5
Evaluation of Streptomyces spp. strains as potential biocontrol agents for Pyrenophora tritici-repentis	5
Impact of biocontrol on the seed regenerative capacity of Lantana camara L. (sensu lato) (Verbenaceae)	4
Compatibility ofJatropha curcasseed extract and entomopathogenic fungusAkanthomyces lecaniiagainst the citrus red mitePanonychus citri	4
Biological control of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) using entomopathogenic fungi in Morocco	4
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	4
Prey species restrict limb regenerative growth in a ladybird beetle, Cheilomenes sexmaculata : allocation costs of regeneration?	4
Evaluation of indigenous rhizoplane Bacillus and Pseudomonas species for eco-friendly management of red rot in sugarcane	4
Bio-based strategies for biotic and abiotic stress management in sustainable agriculture in EU	4
The feeding and foraging behaviour of three ladybird beetles on Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hem.: Pseudococcidae) at different temperatures	4
Biocontrol potentials of native bacterial strains for the management of coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae) in Ethiopia	4
Clonostachys rosea selected by nematicidal screening and its efficacy against Meloidogyne incognita in a greenhouse	4
New insights into predation through imaging	4
Interaction between Steinernema feltiae SC125 and Metarhizium anisopliae sensu lato 9236 for control of the Guatemalan potato moth	4
Selecting Bacillus strains antagonist to Erysiphe necator (Schw.) Burr. the causal agent of grape powdery mildew	4
Susceptibility of Duponchelia fovealis Zeller (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to different entomopathogens in laboratory conditions	4
Life table simulations of a univoltine codling moth, Cydia pomonella, population 1. Biological control with Mastrus ridens	4
Host-specificity testing of the leaf-feeding flea beetle, Phenrica guerini, a biological control agent for the invasive alien cactus, Pereskia aculeata	4
The first record of the scuttle fly, Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae), parasitising the citrus longhorn beetle, Anoplophora chinensis	4
The potential of using Metarhizium anisopliae and Metarhizium humberi to control the Asian soybean rust caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi	4
Oviposition and development of the gregarious parasitoid Homalotylus eytelweinii (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) in relation to host stage of predaceous ladybirds	4
Efficacy of biopesticides and fungicides against brown rot on cherry ( Prunus avium ) and plum ( Prunus domestica )	4
Biological control of Tuta absoluta through releases of Trichogramma cacoeciae parasitoids and Macrolophus pygmaeus	4
Field-based surveys and laboratory tests indicate that candidate biocontrol agents for African lovegrass from South Africa are not suitable for release in Australia	4
Feasibility of developing classical biological control solutions for the herbaceous weedAllium triquetrumin Australia	4
Egg parasitoids of green shield bug,Palomena prasinaL. (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in hazelnut orchards of Turkey	4
Evaluation of commercial rhizobacteria-based bio-inoculants for the control of the false root-knot nematode Nacobbus aberrans sensu lato and the promotion of pepper plan	3
Risk assessment of the host range of Hydrellia lagarosiphon for the biological control of Lagarosiphon major in Ireland	3
Potential use of bacterial strain in the genus Serratia to biocontrol fungal pathogens associated with defoliation on Pinus patula	3
Host-plant affinities of stem-boring weevils and moths associated with fireweed (Senecio madagascariensis) in South Africa: evaluating native host ranges of candidate biocontrol agents using DN	3

Evaluation of Bipolaris panici-miliacei as a bioherbicide against Microstegium vimineum	3
Antifungal activity of volatile organic compounds fromStreptomycessp. strain S97 againstBotrytis cinerea	3
Biocontrol potential of fungal endophytes for pests management in cereals	3
In vitro evaluation of the nematicidal effect of Duddingtonia flagrans silver nanoparticles against strongylid larvae (L3)	3
Ratio dependence effects of the parasitoidDolichogenidea gelechiidivorison its associated hostTuta absoluta	3
Olfactory response to HIPVs and biological aspects of Chrysoperla externa intended for the biological control of Aleurodicus cocois in cas	3
Temporal optimisation of abamectin use on Schinus terebinthifolia used to rear the biological control agent Pseudophilothrips ichini (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae)	3
Effect of habitat management on arthropod community in crab apple orchards ( Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill.) in Indonesia	3
Treatment effect of host-mediated rhizospheric microbiota on disease expression and yield of tomato under the influence of Alternaria solani stress	3
Molecular assessment of predation efficiency of Orius similis (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) on Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thrip	3
Nesting and predatory behaviour of potter wasp, Rhynchium brunneum brunneum (Eumeninae: Vespidae: Hymenoptera) in an urban farm landscape	3
Molecular analysis of rhizobacteria with insecticidal activity against potato pest Tecia solanivora	3
Host plants affect the susceptibility of Spodoptera exigua to its homologous nucleopolyhedrovirus: role of chitin synthase and intestinal mucin in the peritrophic matrix	3
Screening thermotolerant isolates of Beauveria bassiana for potential management of Sunn Pest (Eurygaster integriceps Puton) in Iran	3
Prey stage preference and functional response of the seven-spot lady beetleCoccinella septempunctatato the rose aphid,Macrosiphum rosivorum	3
Identification of endophytic bacterial strain GN223 and its effectiveness against citrus canker disease in navel orange under field conditions	3
Formulation of high concentrations of entomopathogenic nematode in diatomaceous earth	3
Biocontrol of tomato pathogens by Bacillus subtilis F62 and its synergistic action in plant growth promotion with Rhizobium sp. L5	3
Effects of host age and size on progeny production and different foods on the adult longevity of Spalangia nigroaenea Curtis (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) reared on pupari	3
Evaluation of the acute oral toxicity of the fungus Duddingtonia flagrans at the gut level	3
Interaction of a bioherbicidal fungus with a phenoxy herbicide for controlling velvetleaf ( Abutilon theophrasti )	3
Exploring the dynamics of entomopathogenic fungi: isolation, characterisation and growth variability in soil sample of an apple orchard	3
The plant defense activator acibenzolar-S-methyl does not harm Chrysoperla carnea: evidence from laboratory trials	3
Susceptibility of Testacella haliotidea (Testacellidae: Mollusca) to a U.S. strain of Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita (Rhabditidae: Nematoda)	3
Assessing the toxicity of selected pesticides to Trichogramma ostriniae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) pupae as a first step in the development of a potential novel de	3
Isolation and characterisation of endophytic bacteria from cherimoya ( Annona cherimola ) with antagonistic effect on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.	2
Isolation and identification ofPseudomonas entomophilafromPinus massonianaand its insecticidal activity againstMonochamus alternatus	2
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	2
Efficacy and horizontal transmission of Beauveria bassiana and its synergistic activity with diflubenzuron against the house fly, Musca domestica L.	2
Fermentation of the psyllid-pathogenic fungusPandorasp. nov. inedit. (Entomophthorales: Entomophthoraceae)	2
Infestation of an indigenous entomopathogenic nematode ( Steinernema siamkayai ) on an unnatural host, golden apple snails ( Pomacea canaliculata	2
Effects of abiotic factors on the immature development, adult performance, and field parasitism of mass-reared Anastatus parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae)	2
Egg cannibalism by larvae of the weed biological control agent, Neogalerucella calmariensis	2
Microbial volatilome in food safety. Current status and perspectives in the biocontrol of mycotoxigenic fungi and their metabolites	2
Efficacy of alginate-based formulation of Steinernema carpocapsae IRMoghan1 against Mythimna loreyi (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)	2
Discrimination by Ganaspis pelleranoi of Ceratitis capitata larvae previously parasitised by Diachasmimorpha longicaudata	2
Application of Lactobacillus spp. for the biological management of green mold (Penicillium digitatum) on sweet orange fruit under in vitro and storehouse conditions	2
Host preference and development of Habrobracon hebetor on larvae of Arenipses sabella and Ephestia cautella	2
Bacterial agents for controlling anthracnose and soft rot in strawberries: present status and perspectives	2
Arthrobotrys oligospora (Fungi: Orbiliales) and its liquid culture filtrate myco-constituents kill Haemonchus contortus infective larvae (Nematoda: tr	2
The influence of season and land use on the occurrence of Metarhizium spp. in the Cape Peninsula region, South Africa	2
Phospholipase A activity and the biocontrol potential of Trichoderma harzianum and Trichoderma atroviride	2
Insecticidal and fungicidal potential of Nocardiopsis sp. ICDN5, an actinomycete isolated from Solanum tuberosum rhizosphere	2
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MZ895491: an endophytic bacterium as potential biocontrol agent in integrated pest management of fall armyworm in maize	2
Oviposition preference and development of the parasitoid Chelonus insularis on host fed on Zea mays and the teosinte Z. luxurians from Oaxaca, Mexico	2
Effect of insecticides on biological attributes of the egg parasitoidTelenomus remus(Hymenoptera: Platygastridae)	2
Suppression of Meloidogyne incognita by co-application of chitin and Streptomyces nigrescens (AMV1033)	2
Elucidation of lipopeptide biosurfactants responsible for the larvicidal activity of Bacillus velezensis PHP1601 towards Lucilia cuprina l	2
Studies on gall-inducing behaviour and life cycle to aid host specificity testing of Notomma mutilum (Diptera: Tephritidae) – a prospective biological control agent for prickly acacia (Vache	2
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	2
Plant growth-promoting ability and control efficacy of Penicillium aurantiogriseum 44M-3 against sesame Fusarium wilt disease	2
Are Metarhizium brunneum conidia transferred between male and female Agriotes obscurus adults?	2
Microbial compost tea properties affect suppression of strawberry grey mould (Botrytis cinereaPers.)	2
The effects of soil type and moisture on the survival of Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood)	2
Optimising the mass-rearing of Aphytis sp. (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) to biologically control San Jose scales	2
Acclimation for optimisation: effects of temperature on development, reproduction and size of Trichogramma achaeae	2
Effects of integrated rice-duck farming on weed pressure, herbivore-predator interactions and economic benefits	2
Morphological and molecular characterisation of naturally occurring pathogenic fungi for Pontederia crassipes (water hyacinth) in South Africa	2
Effects of invasive plant haplotypes on a biological control agent ( Lepidelphax pistiae ) fecundity and impact	2
Viability and virulence of freeze-dried Beauveria bassiana , Metarhizium acridum , and Hirsutella thompsonii	2
Native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates against the old-world bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ethiopia	2
No-choice risk assessment of Gratiana boliviana, a potential biological control agent of Solanum viarum in Australia	2
Toxicological impacts of neoteric Vip3A toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis on survival and development of Spodoptera frugiperda and	2
Biocontrol of post-harvest tomato rot caused by Alternaria arborescens using Torulaspora indica	1
Isolation and characterisation of Bacillus velezensis WHk23 as a potential mosquitocide	1
Introduction of the cereal leaf beetle parasitoid Tetrastichus julis (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) into California	1
Assessing the status of biological control of air potato ( Dioscorea bulbifera ) in the southeastern USA	1
Entomopathogens from agricultural soil and their pathogenicity against the potato leaf miner,Liriomyza huidobrensis(Diptera: Agromyzidae)	1
Data decision tree for identifying potential risks for natural substances when used in plant protection	1
Effect of Metarhizium anisopliae s.l. on Rhipicephalus microplus free-living stage and persistence in the soil in the Brazilian Northeast	1
In situ baiting reveals occurrence of Heterorhabditis downesi at the German Baltic coast	1
Molecular characterisation and efficacy of entomopathogenic fungi against the Green shield bugPalomena prasina(L.) (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) under laboratory conditions	1
Selection of inductors for thermotolerant conidia production of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium rileyi Nm017	1
Evaluation of Lysinibacillus formulations against banana pseudostem weevil (BPW) Odoiporus longicollis [Olivier.]	1
First record of Zelus pedestris (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) preying on the cacao pest Monalonion bondari (Hemiptera: Miridae)	1
Parasitoids associated with ambrosia beetles in the Euwallacea fornicatus species complex (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Taiwan	1
Production of Akanthomyces lecanii by submerged fermentation to control Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) in Gerbera jamesonii crops	1
Impacts of repeated liquid culture on entomopathogenic fungi	1
Influence of short-term, water-deprived bermudagrass on Orius insidiosus predation and Spodoptera frugiperda larval survival and developme	1
Natural enemies of Varroa destructor identified from Eastern North American honey bee colonies: a biological survey of candidates for mite control from Maryland, USA	1

Streptomyces strains inhibit the growth of Fusarium kuroshium and Fusarium solani and promote the growth of	1
Sugarcane Smut ( Sporisorium scitamineum ), a major threat to sugarcane production: designing sustainable management option for sugar and cane productivity in Ethiopia	1
Life table simulations of a univoltine codling moth, Cydia pomonella, population 2. Impact of immigration on the effectiveness of codling moth granulovirus sprays	1
The malacopathogenic nematode Phasmarhabditis californica does not affect the survival of earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris and Eisenia fetida) or insects (Galleria mellonella	1
Occurrence and biocontrol potential of parasitoids on lychee cecid pest, Litchiomyia chinensis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)	1
Correction	1
Exploration and phylogenetic characterisation of Wolbachia in the peach fruit fly Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae)	1
In vitro and in vivo nematicidal activity of prodigiosin against the plant-parasitic nematode Nacobbus celatus	1
Parasitism of Ferrisia virgata (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Anagyrus kamali (Hymenoptera: encyrtidae)	1
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	1
Characterisation of Trichoderma sp. BI 7376 and Pseudomonas chlororaphis subsp. aurantiaca BI 7439 as maize	1
Efficacy of Beauveria bassiana and Cordyceps javanica mycoinsecticides against spotted lanternflies, Lycorma delicatula, in laboratory bioassays	1
Suitable models to describe the effect of temperature on conidial germination and mycelial growth of Metarhizium anisopliae and Beauveria bassiana	1
Potential of the coffee endophytic Bacillus cereus sensu lato strain CCBLR15 to control the plant-parasitic nematode Radopholus duriophilus	1
Potential bio-herbicide fromStreptomycessp. KR0005 to control weeds in a horticultural field	1
Assessing Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood) development when reared on Brazilian peppertree grown in brackish environments	1
Biological control properties of microbial plant biostimulants. A review	1
Factitious hosts forGoniozus omanensis(Hymenoptera: Bethylidae), a parasitoid of the lesser date mothBatrachedra amydraulaMeyrick (Lepidoptera: Batrachedridae)	1
Sex bias in parasitism by Deladenus siricidicola and its implications for the success of biological control of invasive Sirex noctilio pop	1
RNA-Seq analysis reveals the gene expression changes of Bemisia tabaci in response to destruxin A treatment	1
Host-feeding capacity and parasitism performance of heteronomous hyperparasitoid Encarsia lutea Masi (Hym.: Aphelinidae) on different host plant species	1
Biological control of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz.) Penz. & Sacc. by epiphytic bacteria isolated from Vitis vinifera (cv Thompson Seedless) grape berry	1
Seasonal abundance of stem-boring insects associated with the invasiveSenecio madagascariensisin its native range (KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa) and their potential for biological control	1
Oleic acid improves the conidial production and quality of Metarhizium rileyi as a biocontrol agent	1
Trichoderma harzianum-induced defense in sunflower (Helianthus annuusL.) againstPlasmopara halstediiwith changes in metabolite profiling of roots	1
Potential control of Vespula germanica and Polistes dominula (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) using entomopathogens	1