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	25
Biological control against Opuntia aurantiaca Lindley (Cactaceae) and the perceptions of land-users in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa	24
Characterising generational polyphenisms in Hypena opulenta : highlighting the importance of multivoltinism for the success of a moth biological control agent	20
Biology and host specificity of the stem-boring weevil Gasteroclisus tricostalis , a candidate agent for the biological control of fireweed ( Senecio mada	20
Actinobacteria isolated from intertidal region of marine environments as a promising biocontrol agent against Brevicoryne brassicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae)	15
Effect of O. ficus-Indica endorhizosphere-associated- bacteria on the survival and mortality of carmine cochineal ( Dactylopius opuntiae )	15
Laboratory screening of entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes for pathogenicity against the obscure mealybug, Pseudococcus viburni (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)	12
Intraspecific cold tolerance of the weed biological control agent alligatorweed thrips, Amynothrips andersoni , in the USA	11
Molecular and biochemical characterisation of antagonistic mechanisms of the biocontrol agent Bacillus cereus B25 inhibiting the growth of the phytopathogen Fusarium verticillioides P03	11
Supplementing artificial diet with antimicrobial compounds increases the resistance of sterile males of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) applied as vectors of virulent fungi	9
Deciphering the biocontrol and immunomodulatory potential of Metarhabditis amsactae (Nematoda: Rhabditidae) against Corcyra cephalonica (L	9
Estimation of population growth for two species of lady beetles (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) under different temperatures	9
Characterisation and potential applications of Serratia odorifera INTA L401-1 in nematode biocontrol	9
Influence of Anastrepha host fruit size over parasitism by Diachasmimorpha longicaudata in open-field augmentative releases	8
Egg parasitoid complex of the pine processionary moth in NW Italy	8
The application of Raman spectroscopy in identifying Metarhizium brunneum, Metarhizium pemphigi and Beauveria bassiana	8
Isolation of 4-chlorocinnamic acid from Streptomyces griseocarneus R132, and its inhibition activity against sweet pepper postharvest anthracnose	7
Effects of various components of artificial diets on survival, development and reproduction of Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)	7
Generation-dependent functional and numerical responses ofNeoseiulus cucumeris(Acari: Phytoseiidae) long-term reared on almond pollen	7
Solid state culture conditions for improved conidial production of the mycoparasitic fungus Escovopsis weberi	7
Compatibility of Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) with Beauveria pseudobassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) for the develo	7
Using Arthrobotrys oligospora (Orbiliales) spores mixed with sterile sheep faeces for disinfesting soil micro-plots infested with Nacobbus aberrans	7
DOPA-melanin, component and tolerance factor to heat and UV-B radiation in the conidia of two species of Cordyceps	7
Potential impact and phenology of the biological control agent, Hypena opulenta on Vincetoxicum nigrum in Michigan	6
Native range host-specificity and impact studies of Osphilia tenuipes Fairmaire (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a potential biocontrol agent for Kalanchoe de	6

A survey of the hymenopteran parasitoid complex of Dalmatian toadflax weevils in Colorado	6
Predation functional response and demographic parameters ofOrius albidipennis(Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) onSchizaphis graminum(Hemiptera: Aphididae): effect of host plant morphological att	6
How host plants influence the life history and population growth ofMyzus persicae(Hemiptera: Aphididae) and its parasitoid,Aphidius platensis(Hymenoptera: Braconidae)	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
Geostatistical analysis of the rice insect pests and their natural enemy species in an intensive rice-growing field in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar	6
The response of the egg parasitoid,Trissolcus semistriatus(Nees) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) to metathoracic scent gland extract fromEurygaster maura(L.) (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae)	6
Growth ofZea maysin response to artificial inoculation with endophyticBeauveria bassianacompared toTrichodermasp. “atrovirideB”	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
Laboratory evaluation of pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana strains against Brontispa longissima Gestro (Coleoptera: Hispidae)	6
Nano-emulsion formulation of nematode egg parasitic fungus, Pochonia chlamydosporia to control Meloidogyne incognita infecting tomato	5
Insecticide compatibility with the predatory ring-legged earwig Euborelia annulipes increases mortality of diamondback moth	5
Fungi associated with the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, in northeastern Mexico	5
Characterisation of Pseudomonas coleopterorum , a new pathogen causing bacterial leaf spot on common cocklebur ( Xanthium strumarium ) in	5
Temporal patterns of emergence dynamics of egg parasitoids of the pine processionary moth, Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Lepidoptera: Notodo	5
Natural enemies of Lemna minuta in its native range and their potential as biological control agents for Europe	5
Combining the virulent Beauveria bassiana (Balsam) Vuillemin LCB289 and nematode strains to control pupae of Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann	5
Biological control of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) using entomopathogenic fungi in Morocco	5
Biocontrol of plant pathogens by Lysobacter enzymogenes isolate LEC: efficacy of shake flask broth, fermentation broth and dried preparations	5
The efficacy of some endophytic fungi against primary grapevine black foot disease pathogens	5
Evaluation of Streptomyces spp. strains as potential biocontrol agents for Pyrenophora tritici-repentis	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
Streptomyces araujoniae HZ-R6, isolated from Himalayan onion ( Allium wallichii Kunth) endorhiza, promotes growth of Chinese chive and protects from g	4
Host-specificity testing of the leaf-feeding flea beetle, Phenrica guerini, a biological control agent for the invasive alien cactus, Pereskia aculeata	4
Biological control of Tuta absoluta through releases of Trichogramma cacoeciae parasitoids and Macrolophus pygmaeus	4
Bio-based strategies for biotic and abiotic stress management in sustainable agriculture in EU	4
Selection of entomopathogenic fungal strains and their self-inoculation use, aiming to control the cassava stem borer Pappista granicollis (Pierce, 1916) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)	4
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
Efficacy of biopesticides and fungicides against brown rot on cherry ( Prunus avium ) and plum ( Prunus domestica )	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
Egg parasitoids of green shield bug,Palomena prasinaL. (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in hazelnut orchards of Turkey	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
Biocontrol potentials of native bacterial strains for the management of coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae) in Ethiopia	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
The first record of the scuttle fly, Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae), parasitising the citrus longhorn beetle, Anoplophora chinensis	4
Susceptibility of Duponchelia fovealis Zeller (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to different entomopathogens in laboratory conditions	4
Selecting Bacillus strains antagonist to Erysiphe necator (Schw.) Burr. the causal agent of grape powdery mildew	4
Evaluation of indigenous rhizoplane Bacillus and Pseudomonas species for eco-friendly management of red rot in sugarcane	4
Interaction between Steinernema feltiae SC125 and Metarhizium anisopliae sensu lato 9236 for control of the Guatemalan potato moth	4
New insights into predation through imaging	4
Life table simulations of a univoltine codling moth, Cydia pomonella, population 1. Biological control with Mastrus ridens	3
Evaluation of the acute oral toxicity of the fungus Duddingtonia flagrans at the gut level	3
Induction of resistance in bell pepper by Saccharomyces cerevisiae and acibenzolar-S-methyl: activation of defense mechanisms, antioxidant enzymes, and accumulation of p	3
Nesting and predatory behaviour of potter wasp, Rhynchium brunneum brunneum (Eumeninae: Vespidae: Hymenoptera) in an urban farm landscape	3
Evaluation of Bipolaris panici-miliacei as a bioherbicide against Microstegium vimineum	3
Molecular analysis of rhizobacteria with insecticidal activity against potato pest Tecia solanivora	3
Potential use of bacterial strain in the genus Serratia to biocontrol fungal pathogens associated with defoliation on Pinus patula	3
In vitro evaluation of the nematicidal effect of Duddingtonia flagrans silver nanoparticles against strongylid larvae (L3)	3
Prey species restrict limb regenerative growth in a ladybird beetle, Cheilomenes sexmaculata : allocation costs of regeneration?	3

Susceptibility of Testacella haliotidea (Testacellidae: Mollusca) to a U.S. strain of Phasmarhabditis hermaphrodita (Rhabditidae: Nematoda)	3
Interaction of a bioherbicidal fungus with a phenoxy herbicide for controlling velvetleaf ( Abutilon theophrasti )	3
Screening thermotolerant isolates of Beauveria bassiana for potential management of Sunn Pest (Eurygaster integriceps Puton) in Iran	3
The feeding and foraging behaviour of three ladybird beetles on Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hem.: Pseudococcidae) at different temperatures	3
Olfactory response to HIPVs and biological aspects of Chrysoperla externa intended for the biological control of Aleurodicus cocois in cas	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
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
Biocontrol of tomato pathogens by Bacillus subtilis F62 and its synergistic action in plant growth promotion with Rhizobium sp. L5	3
Biocontrol potential of fungal endophytes for pests management in cereals	3
Effect of habitat management on arthropod community in crab apple orchards ( Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill.) in Indonesia	3
Prey stage preference and functional response of the seven-spot lady beetleCoccinella septempunctatato the rose aphid,Macrosiphum rosivorum	3
Feasibility of developing classical biological control solutions for the herbaceous weedAllium triquetrumin Australia	3
Molecular assessment of predation efficiency of Orius similis (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) on Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thrip	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
Formulation of high concentrations of entomopathogenic nematode in diatomaceous earth	3
Temporal optimisation of abamectin use on Schinus terebinthifolia used to rear the biological control agent Pseudophilothrips ichini (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae)	3
Impact of habitat modification on parasitism of African rice gall midge, Orseolia oryzivora (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and rice yields in lowland cultivation	3
Ratio dependence effects of the parasitoidDolichogenidea gelechiidivorison its associated hostTuta absoluta	3
Treatment effect of host-mediated rhizospheric microbiota on disease expression and yield of tomato under the influence of Alternaria solani stress	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
Risk assessment of the host range of Hydrellia lagarosiphon for the biological control of Lagarosiphon major in Ireland	3
Exploring the dynamics of entomopathogenic fungi: isolation, characterisation and growth variability in soil sample of an apple orchard	3
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
A novel method to produce safe sentinel eggs for the field monitoring of stink bug parasitism using unmated females	3
Bacterial agents for controlling anthracnose and soft rot in strawberries: present status and perspectives	2
Fusarium head blight biocontrol using cyclic lipopeptides produced by Bacillus velezensis RC218	2
Effects of abiotic factors on the immature development, adult performance, and field parasitism of mass-reared Anastatus parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae)	2
Infestation of an indigenous entomopathogenic nematode ( Steinernema siamkayai ) on an unnatural host, golden apple snails ( Pomacea canaliculata	2
Elucidation of lipopeptide biosurfactants responsible for the larvicidal activity of Bacillus velezensis PHP1601 towards Lucilia cuprina l	2
Fermentation of the psyllid-pathogenic fungusPandorasp. nov. inedit. (Entomophthorales: Entomophthoraceae)	2
Efficacy and horizontal transmission of Beauveria bassiana and its synergistic activity with diflubenzuron against the house fly, Musca domestica L.	2
Microbial volatilome in food safety. Current status and perspectives in the biocontrol of mycotoxigenic fungi and their metabolites	2
The influence of season and land use on the occurrence of Metarhizium spp. in the Cape Peninsula region, South Africa	2
Egg cannibalism by larvae of the weed biological control agent, Neogalerucella calmariensis	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
Are Metarhizium brunneum conidia transferred between male and female Agriotes obscurus adults?	2
Acclimation for optimisation: effects of temperature on development, reproduction and size of Trichogramma achaeae	2
Optimising the mass-rearing of Aphytis sp. (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) to biologically control San Jose scales	2
Morphological and molecular characterisation of naturally occurring pathogenic fungi for Pontederia crassipes (water hyacinth) in South Africa	2
Isolation and identification ofPseudomonas entomophilafromPinus massonianaand its insecticidal activity againstMonochamus alternatus	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
Effects of invasive plant haplotypes on a biological control agent ( Lepidelphax pistiae ) fecundity and impact	2
Host preference and development of Habrobracon hebetor on larvae of Arenipses sabella and Ephestia cautella	2
Microbial compost tea properties affect suppression of strawberry grey mould (Botrytis cinereaPers.)	2
Arthrobotrys oligospora (Fungi: Orbiliales) and its liquid culture filtrate myco-constituents kill Haemonchus contortus infective larvae (Nematoda: tr	2
Suppression of Meloidogyne incognita by co-application of chitin and Streptomyces nigrescens (AMV1033)	2
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MZ895491: an endophytic bacterium as potential biocontrol agent in integrated pest management of fall armyworm in maize	2
Effect of insecticides on biological attributes of the egg parasitoidTelenomus remus(Hymenoptera: Platygastridae)	2
Effects of integrated rice-duck farming on weed pressure, herbivore-predator interactions and economic benefits	2
The plant defense activator acibenzolar-S-methyl does not harm Chrysoperla carnea: evidence from laboratory trials	2
Insecticidal and fungicidal potential of Nocardiopsis sp. ICDN5, an actinomycete isolated from Solanum tuberosum rhizosphere	2
The effects of soil type and moisture on the survival of Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood)	2
Biodiversity of Actinomycetes isolated from lizard excrement in the Iranian desert and pesticidal potential of their culture extracts	2
Isolation and characterisation of endophytic bacteria from cherimoya ( Annona cherimola ) with antagonistic effect on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.	2
Influence of short-term, water-deprived bermudagrass on Orius insidiosus predation and Spodoptera frugiperda larval survival and developme	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
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
Assessing Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood) development when reared on Brazilian peppertree grown in brackish environments	1
Efficacy of alginate-based formulation of Steinernema carpocapsae IRMoghan1 against Mythimna loreyi (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)	1
Sugarcane Smut ( Sporisorium scitamineum ), a major threat to sugarcane production: designing sustainable management option for sugar and cane productivity in Ethiopia	1
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	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
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
Life table simulations of a univoltine codling moth, Cydia pomonella, population 2. Impact of immigration on the effectiveness of codling moth granulovirus sprays	1
Occurrence and biocontrol potential of parasitoids on lychee cecid pest, Litchiomyia chinensis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)	1
Assessing the status of biological control of air potato ( Dioscorea bulbifera ) in the southeastern USA	1
Biological control of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz.) Penz. & Sacc. by epiphytic bacteria isolated from Vitis vinifera (cv Thompson Seedless) grape berry	1
Biocontrol of post-harvest tomato rot caused by Alternaria arborescens using Torulaspora indica	1
Exploration and phylogenetic characterisation of Wolbachia in the peach fruit fly Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae)	1
Potential of the coffee endophytic Bacillus cereus sensu lato strain CCBLR15 to control the plant-parasitic nematode Radopholus duriophilus	1
Impacts of repeated liquid culture on entomopathogenic fungi	1
Discrimination by Ganaspis pelleranoi of Ceratitis capitata larvae previously parasitised by Diachasmimorpha longicaudata	1
Selection of inductors for thermotolerant conidia production of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium rileyi Nm017	1
Toxicological impacts of neoteric Vip3A toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis on survival and development of Spodoptera frugiperda and	1
Evaluation of Lysinibacillus formulations against banana pseudostem weevil (BPW) Odoiporus longicollis [Olivier.]	1
Application of Lactobacillus spp. for the biological management of green mold (Penicillium digitatum) on sweet orange fruit under in vitro and storehouse conditions	1
Characterisation of Trichoderma sp. BI 7376 and Pseudomonas chlororaphis subsp. aurantiaca BI 7439 as maize	1
Trichoderma harzianum-induced defense in sunflower (Helianthus annuusL.) againstPlasmopara halstediiwith changes in metabolite profiling of roots	1
In situ baiting reveals occurrence of Heterorhabditis downesi at the German Baltic coast	1

Sex bias in parasitism by Deladenus siricidicola and its implications for the success of biological control of invasive Sirex noctilio pop	1
Parasitoids associated with ambrosia beetles in the Euwallacea fornicatus species complex (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Taiwan	1
RNA-Seq analysis reveals the gene expression changes of Bemisia tabaci in response to destruxin A treatment	1
Oleic acid improves the conidial production and quality of Metarhizium rileyi as a biocontrol agent	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
First record of Zelus pedestris (Hemiptera: Reduviidae) preying on the cacao pest Monalonion bondari (Hemiptera: Miridae)	1
Streptomyces strains inhibit the growth of Fusarium kuroshium and Fusarium solani and promote the growth of	1
Introduction of the cereal leaf beetle parasitoid Tetrastichus julis (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae) into California	1
Viability and virulence of freeze-dried Beauveria bassiana , Metarhizium acridum , and Hirsutella thompsonii	1
Potential control of Vespula germanica and Polistes dominula (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) using entomopathogens	1
Native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates against the old-world bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ethiopia	1
Exploring the oilseed plant-mediated effects on biological attributes of the predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris through its factitious prey Tyrophagus putrescentiae	1
Potential bio-herbicide fromStreptomycessp. KR0005 to control weeds in a horticultural field	1
Factitious hosts forGoniozus omanensis(Hymenoptera: Bethylidae), a parasitoid of the lesser date mothBatrachedra amydraulaMeyrick (Lepidoptera: Batrachedridae)	1
The malacopathogenic nematode Phasmarhabditis californica does not affect the survival of earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris and Eisenia fetida) or insects (Galleria mellonella	1
Effect of Metarhizium anisopliae s.l. on Rhipicephalus microplus free-living stage and persistence in the soil in the Brazilian Northeast	1
Isolation and characterisation of Bacillus velezensis WHk23 as a potential mosquitocide	1
Correction	1
In vitro and in vivo nematicidal activity of prodigiosin against the plant-parasitic nematode Nacobbus celatus	1
Host-feeding capacity and parasitism performance of heteronomous hyperparasitoid Encarsia lutea Masi (Hym.: Aphelinidae) on different host plant species	1