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
Laboratory screening of entomopathogenic fungi and nematodes for pathogenicity against the obscure mealybug, Pseudococcus viburni (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)	22
Characterising generational polyphenisms in Hypena opulenta : highlighting the importance of multivoltinism for the success of a moth biological control agent	22
Molecular and biochemical characterisation of antagonistic mechanisms of the biocontrol agent Bacillus cereus B25 inhibiting the growth of the phytopathogen Fusarium verticillioides P03	16
Effect of O. ficus-Indica endorhizosphere-associated- bacteria on the survival and mortality of carmine cochineal ( Dactylopius opuntiae )	15
Actinobacteria isolated from intertidal region of marine environments as a promising biocontrol agent against Brevicoryne brassicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae)	13
Deciphering the biocontrol and immunomodulatory potential of Metarhabditis amsactae (Nematoda: Rhabditidae) against Corcyra cephalonica (L	12
Biology and host specificity of the stem-boring weevil Gasteroclisus tricostalis , a candidate agent for the biological control of fireweed ( Senecio mada	12
Generation-dependent functional and numerical responses ofNeoseiulus cucumeris(Acari: Phytoseiidae) long-term reared on almond pollen	10
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
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
Supplementing artificial diet with antimicrobial compounds increases the resistance of sterile males of Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) applied as vectors of virulent fungi	8
Non-consumptive effects of Cyrtorhinus lividipennis (Hemiptera: Miridae) on development, wing dimorphism, and reproduction in Soga	7
Isolation of 4-chlorocinnamic acid from Streptomyces griseocarneus R132, and its inhibition activity against sweet pepper postharvest anthracnose	7
Solid state culture conditions for improved conidial production of the mycoparasitic fungus Escovopsis weberi	7
Intraspecific cold tolerance of the weed biological control agent alligatorweed thrips, Amynothrips andersoni , in the USA	7
Effects of various components of artificial diets on survival, development and reproduction of Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)	7
Using Arthrobotrys oligospora (Orbiliales) spores mixed with sterile sheep faeces for disinfesting soil micro-plots infested with Nacobbus aberrans	7
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	7
DOPA-melanin, component and tolerance factor to heat and UV-B radiation in the conidia of two species of Cordyceps	7
Geostatistical analysis of the rice insect pests and their natural enemy species in an intensive rice-growing field in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar	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
Compatibility of Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) with Beauveria pseudobassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) for the develo	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
Native range host-specificity and impact studies of Osphilia tenuipes Fairmaire (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a potential biocontrol agent for Kalanchoe de	6
The response of the egg parasitoid,Trissolcus semistriatus(Nees) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) to metathoracic scent gland extract fromEurygaster maura(L.) (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae)	6
A survey of the hymenopteran parasitoid complex of Dalmatian toadflax weevils in Colorado	6
Laboratory evaluation of pathogenicity of Beauveria bassiana strains against Brontispa longissima Gestro (Coleoptera: Hispidae)	6
Biocontrol potential and biological characteristics of Quadrastichus johnlasallei (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), a parasitoid wasp of lychee gall midge, Litch	6
Temporal patterns of emergence dynamics of egg parasitoids of the pine processionary moth, Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Lepidoptera: Notodo	5
The efficacy of some endophytic fungi against primary grapevine black foot disease pathogens	5
Biocontrol of plant pathogens by Lysobacter enzymogenes isolate LEC: efficacy of shake flask broth, fermentation broth and dried preparations	5
Fungi associated with the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, in northeastern Mexico	5
Biological control of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) using entomopathogenic fungi in Morocco	5
Streptomyces araujoniae HZ-R6, isolated from Himalayan onion ( Allium wallichii Kunth) endorhiza, promotes growth of Chinese chive and protects from g	5
Natural enemies of Lemna minuta in its native range and their potential as biological control agents for Europe	5
Growth ofZea maysin response to artificial inoculation with endophyticBeauveria bassianacompared toTrichodermasp. “atrovirideB”	5
Characterisation of Pseudomonas coleopterorum , a new pathogen causing bacterial leaf spot on common cocklebur ( Xanthium strumarium ) in	5
Combining the virulent Beauveria bassiana (Balsam) Vuillemin LCB289 and nematode strains to control pupae of Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann	5
The first record of the scuttle fly, Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae), parasitising the citrus longhorn beetle, Anoplophora chinensis	5
Efficacy of biopesticides and fungicides against brown rot on cherry ( Prunus avium ) and plum ( Prunus domestica )	5
How host plants influence the life history and population growth ofMyzus persicae(Hemiptera: Aphididae) and its parasitoid,Aphidius platensis(Hymenoptera: Braconidae)	5
Investigations of the dual role of entomopathogenic fungi in grapevine: direct and indirect control of Planococcus ficus (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)	5
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
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
Selection of entomopathogenic fungal strains and their self-inoculation use, aiming to control the cassava stem borer Pappista granicollis (Pierce, 1916) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)	5
Evaluation of Streptomyces spp. strains as potential biocontrol agents for Pyrenophora tritici-repentis	5
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
Host-specificity testing of the leaf-feeding flea beetle, Phenrica guerini, a biological control agent for the invasive alien cactus, Pereskia aculeata	4
The feeding and foraging behaviour of three ladybird beetles on Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hem.: Pseudococcidae) at different temperatures	4
Stage-specific mortality and mortality factors in the immature development of three aphidophagous ladybird predators of biocontrol significance	4
Interaction between Steinernema feltiae SC125 and Metarhizium anisopliae sensu lato 9236 for control of the Guatemalan potato moth	4
Biocontrol potentials of native bacterial strains for the management of coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae) in Ethiopia	4
Biological control of Tuta absoluta through releases of Trichogramma cacoeciae parasitoids and Macrolophus pygmaeus	4
Selecting Bacillus strains antagonist to Erysiphe necator (Schw.) Burr. the causal agent of grape powdery mildew	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
A comparison of the parasite complexes attacking congeneric Lymantria moths sharing the same habitat in Gyeonggi Province, Korea	4
Susceptibility of Duponchelia fovealis Zeller (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to different entomopathogens in laboratory conditions	4
Temperature-dependent predation capacity and functional response of two ladybird beetles and a predatory mite on Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiid	4
Oviposition and development of the gregarious parasitoid Homalotylus eytelweinii (Hymenoptera: Encyrtidae) in relation to host stage of predaceous ladybirds	4
Egg parasitoids of green shield bug,Palomena prasinaL. (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in hazelnut orchards of Turkey	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 potential of using Metarhizium anisopliae and Metarhizium humberi to control the Asian soybean rust caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi	4
Impact of biocontrol on the seed regenerative capacity of Lantana camara L. (sensu lato) (Verbenaceae)	4
Effect of habitat management on arthropod community in crab apple orchards ( Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill.) in Indonesia	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
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
Interaction of a bioherbicidal fungus with a phenoxy herbicide for controlling velvetleaf ( Abutilon theophrasti )	3
A novel method to produce safe sentinel eggs for the field monitoring of stink bug parasitism using unmated females	3

Prey species restrict limb regenerative growth in a ladybird beetle, Cheilomenes sexmaculata : allocation costs of regeneration?	3
Nesting and predatory behaviour of potter wasp, Rhynchium brunneum brunneum (Eumeninae: Vespidae: Hymenoptera) in an urban farm landscape	3
Risk assessment of the host range of Hydrellia lagarosiphon for the biological control of Lagarosiphon major in Ireland	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
Biocontrol potential of fungal endophytes for pests management in cereals	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
Olfactory response to HIPVs and biological aspects of Chrysoperla externa intended for the biological control of Aleurodicus cocois in cas	3
Feasibility of developing classical biological control solutions for the herbaceous weedAllium triquetrumin Australia	3
Treatment effect of host-mediated rhizospheric microbiota on disease expression and yield of tomato under the influence of Alternaria solani stress	3
First record of Neocardiochiles (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) parasitising Stenoma decora Zeller, 1854 (Lepidoptera: Depressariidae), with des	3
Evaluation of the acute oral toxicity of the fungus Duddingtonia flagrans at the gut level	3
Molecular assessment of predation efficiency of Orius similis (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) on Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thrip	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
Potential use of bacterial strain in the genus Serratia to biocontrol fungal pathogens associated with defoliation on Pinus patula	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
Beyond conventional control: integrated and adaptive management of water hyacinth ( Pontederia crassipes Mart. (Pontederiaceae)), a multiple stakeholders’ approach	2
In vitro evaluation of the nematicidal effect of Duddingtonia flagrans silver nanoparticles against strongylid larvae (L3)	2
Identifying commercially available predators for use against crapemyrtle bark scale	2
Testing the impact of sub-lethal doses of three registered herbicides on Liothrips tractabilis , a biocontrol agent of pompom weed	2
Are Metarhizium brunneum conidia transferred between male and female Agriotes obscurus adults?	2
Fusarium head blight biocontrol using cyclic lipopeptides produced by Bacillus velezensis RC218	2
Effects of integrated rice-duck farming on weed pressure, herbivore-predator interactions and economic benefits	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 abiotic factors on the immature development, adult performance, and field parasitism of mass-reared Anastatus parasitoids (Hymenoptera: Eupelmidae)	2
Assessing the toxicity of selected pesticides to Trichogramma ostriniae (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) pupae as a first step in the development of a potential novel de	2
Exploring the dynamics of entomopathogenic fungi: isolation, characterisation and growth variability in soil sample of an apple orchard	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
Effects of invasive plant haplotypes on a biological control agent ( Lepidelphax pistiae ) fecundity and impact	2
Efficacy and horizontal transmission of Beauveria bassiana and its synergistic activity with diflubenzuron against the house fly, Musca domestica L.	2
Optimising the mass-rearing of Aphytis sp. (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) to biologically control San Jose scales	2
Ratio dependence effects of the parasitoidDolichogenidea gelechiidivorison its associated hostTuta absoluta	2
Morphological and molecular characterisation of naturally occurring pathogenic fungi for Pontederia crassipes (water hyacinth) in South Africa	2
Screening thermotolerant isolates of Beauveria bassiana for potential management of Sunn Pest (Eurygaster integriceps Puton) in Iran	2
Host plants affect the susceptibility of Spodoptera exigua to its homologous nucleopolyhedrovirus: role of chitin synthase and intestinal mucin in the peritrophic matrix	2
Effect of insecticides on biological attributes of the egg parasitoidTelenomus remus(Hymenoptera: Platygastridae)	2
The effects of soil type and moisture on the survival of Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood)	2
Fermentation of the psyllid-pathogenic fungusPandorasp. nov. inedit. (Entomophthorales: Entomophthoraceae)	2
Suppression of Meloidogyne incognita by co-application of chitin and Streptomyces nigrescens (AMV1033)	2
Arthrobotrys oligospora (Fungi: Orbiliales) and its liquid culture filtrate myco-constituents kill Haemonchus contortus infective larvae (Nematoda: tr	2
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MZ895491: an endophytic bacterium as potential biocontrol agent in integrated pest management of fall armyworm in maize	2
Insecticidal and fungicidal potential of Nocardiopsis sp. ICDN5, an actinomycete isolated from Solanum tuberosum rhizosphere	2
The plant defense activator acibenzolar-S-methyl does not harm Chrysoperla carnea: evidence from laboratory trials	2
Molecular analysis of rhizobacteria with insecticidal activity against potato pest Tecia solanivora	2
Host-feeding capacity and parasitism performance of heteronomous hyperparasitoid Encarsia lutea Masi (Hym.: Aphelinidae) on different host plant species	1
Influence of short-term, water-deprived bermudagrass on Orius insidiosus predation and Spodoptera frugiperda larval survival and developme	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
Prediction of the potential ecological niche of the ladybugs Cycloneda sanguinea (Linnaeus, 1763) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) based on current and future	1
Potential bio-herbicide fromStreptomycessp. KR0005 to control weeds in a horticultural field	1
Correction	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
Sex bias in parasitism by Deladenus siricidicola and its implications for the success of biological control of invasive Sirex noctilio pop	1
Microbial volatilome in food safety. Current status and perspectives in the biocontrol of mycotoxigenic fungi and their metabolites	1
Characterisation of Trichoderma sp. BI 7376 and Pseudomonas chlororaphis subsp. aurantiaca BI 7439 as maize	1
Bacterial agents for controlling anthracnose and soft rot in strawberries: present status and perspectives	1
Parasitism of Ferrisia virgata (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) by Anagyrus kamali (Hymenoptera: encyrtidae)	1
Biodiversity of Actinomycetes isolated from lizard excrement in the Iranian desert and pesticidal potential of their culture extracts	1
Assessing Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood) development when reared on Brazilian peppertree grown in brackish environments	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
Biocontrol of Rhizoctonia solani by Chaetomium cupreum CT07 in cruciferous vegetables	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
Isolation, identification, and biocontrol mechanism of a potential biocontrol agent, Bacillus velezensis XZ3-6 against apple canker disease	1
Parasitoids associated with ambrosia beetles in the Euwallacea fornicatus species complex (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Taiwan	1
Occurrence and biocontrol potential of parasitoids on lychee cecid pest, Litchiomyia chinensis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)	1
Effect of Metarhizium anisopliae s.l. on Rhipicephalus microplus free-living stage and persistence in the soil in the Brazilian Northeast	1
Potential of the coffee endophytic Bacillus cereus sensu lato strain CCBLR15 to control the plant-parasitic nematode Radopholus duriophilus	1
Factitious hosts forGoniozus omanensis(Hymenoptera: Bethylidae), a parasitoid of the lesser date mothBatrachedra amydraulaMeyrick (Lepidoptera: Batrachedridae)	1
Efficacy of alginate-based formulation of Steinernema carpocapsae IRMoghan1 against Mythimna loreyi (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)	1
Streptomyces strains inhibit the growth of Fusarium kuroshium and Fusarium solani and promote the growth of	1
Efficacy of Beauveria bassiana and Cordyceps javanica mycoinsecticides against spotted lanternflies, Lycorma delicatula, in laboratory bioassays	1
Native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates against the old-world bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ethiopia	1
Exploration and phylogenetic characterisation of Wolbachia in the peach fruit fly Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae)	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
Oleic acid improves the conidial production and quality of Metarhizium rileyi as a biocontrol agent	1
The influence of season and land use on the occurrence of Metarhizium spp. in the Cape Peninsula region, South Africa	1
Selection of inductors for thermotolerant conidia production of the entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium rileyi Nm017	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
Potential control of Vespula germanica and Polistes dominula (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) using entomopathogens	1

Discrimination by Ganaspis pelleranoi of Ceratitis capitata larvae previously parasitised by Diachasmimorpha longicaudata	1
Egg cannibalism by larvae of the weed biological control agent, Neogalerucella calmariensis	1
In vitro and in vivo nematicidal activity of prodigiosin against the plant-parasitic nematode Nacobbus celatus	1
Biological control properties of microbial plant biostimulants. A review	1
Entomopathogens from agricultural soil and their pathogenicity against the potato leaf miner,Liriomyza huidobrensis(Diptera: Agromyzidae)	1
Toxicological impacts of neoteric Vip3A toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis on survival and development of Spodoptera frugiperda and	1
In situ baiting reveals occurrence of Heterorhabditis downesi at the German Baltic coast	1
Viability and virulence of freeze-dried Beauveria bassiana , Metarhizium acridum , and Hirsutella thompsonii	1
RNA-Seq analysis reveals the gene expression changes of Bemisia tabaci in response to destruxin A treatment	1
Isolation and characterisation of Bacillus velezensis WHk23 as a potential mosquitocide	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
Impacts of repeated liquid culture on entomopathogenic fungi	1
Host preference and development of Habrobracon hebetor on larvae of Arenipses sabella and Ephestia cautella	1
Biological control of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz.) Penz. & Sacc. by epiphytic bacteria isolated from Vitis vinifera (cv Thompson Seedless) grape berry	1
Isolation and characterisation of endophytic bacteria from cherimoya ( Annona cherimola ) with antagonistic effect on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.	1
Evaluation of Lysinibacillus formulations against banana pseudostem weevil (BPW) Odoiporus longicollis [Olivier.]	1
Microbial compost tea properties affect suppression of strawberry grey mould (Botrytis cinereaPers.)	1
Assessing the status of biological control of air potato ( Dioscorea bulbifera ) in the southeastern USA	1
Exploring the oilseed plant-mediated effects on biological attributes of the predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris through its factitious prey Tyrophagus putrescentiae	1
Biocontrol Assay using marine Stenotrophomonas sp. from the Colombian Caribbean Sea against Pseudocercospora ulei	1
Biocontrol of post-harvest tomato rot caused by Alternaria arborescens using Torulaspora indica	1
Sugarcane Smut ( Sporisorium scitamineum ), a major threat to sugarcane production: designing sustainable management option for sugar and cane productivity in Ethiopia	1
The malacopathogenic nematode Phasmarhabditis californica does not affect the survival of earthworms (Lumbricus terrestris and Eisenia fetida) or insects (Galleria mellonella	1