Biocontrol Science and Technology

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Biological control against Opuntia aurantiaca Lindley (Cactaceae) and the perceptions of land-users in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa	25
Characterising generational polyphenisms in Hypena opulenta : highlighting the importance of multivoltinism for the success of a moth biological control agent	21
Actinobacteria isolated from intertidal region of marine environments as a promising biocontrol agent against Brevicoryne brassicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae)	17
Molecular and biochemical characterisation of antagonistic mechanisms of the biocontrol agent Bacillus cereus B25 inhibiting the growth of the phytopathogen Fusarium verticillioides P03	13
An assessment of changes in the abundance of two Australian Acacia species under biological control in the Southwestern Cape region, South Africa	11
Effect of O. ficus-Indica endorhizosphere-associated- bacteria on the survival and mortality of carmine cochineal ( Dactylopius opuntiae )	11
Synergistic acaricidal activity of Beauveria bassiana TU-33 and biosynthesized silver nanoparticles against the camel tick Hyalomm	10
Deciphering the biocontrol and immunomodulatory potential of Metarhabditis amsactae (Nematoda: Rhabditidae) against Corcyra cephalonica (L	9
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	9
Biology and host specificity of the stem-boring weevil Gasteroclisus tricostalis , a candidate agent for the biological control of fireweed ( Senecio mada	9
Egg parasitoid complex of the pine processionary moth in NW Italy	8
Non-consumptive effects of Cyrtorhinus lividipennis (Hemiptera: Miridae) on development, wing dimorphism, and reproduction in Soga	8
Intraspecific cold tolerance of the weed biological control agent alligatorweed thrips, Amynothrips andersoni , in the USA	8
Influence of Anastrepha host fruit size over parasitism by Diachasmimorpha longicaudata in open-field augmentative releases	7
Compatibility of Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) with Beauveria pseudobassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) for the develo	7
Disease-suppressive and growth-promoting effects of microbial vetch fertiliser (MVF) from Bacillus – Trichoderma	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
Using Arthrobotrys oligospora (Orbiliales) spores mixed with sterile sheep faeces for disinfesting soil micro-plots infested with Nacobbus aberrans	7
Ovicidal activity of the organic extract of Purpureocillium lilacinum on Haemonchus contortus	7
Geostatistical analysis of the rice insect pests and their natural enemy species in an intensive rice-growing field in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar	7
Characterisation and potential applications of Serratia odorifera INTA L401-1 in nematode biocontrol	7
Solid state culture conditions for improved conidial production of the mycoparasitic fungus Escovopsis weberi	7
Effects of various components of artificial diets on survival, development and reproduction of Coccinella septempunctata L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae)	7
Biocontrol potential and biological characteristics of Quadrastichus johnlasallei (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), a parasitoid wasp of lychee gall midge,	7
How host plants influence the life history and population growth ofMyzus persicae(Hemiptera: Aphididae) and its parasitoid,Aphidius platensis(Hymenoptera: Braconidae)	6

Native range host-specificity and impact studies of Osphilia tenuipes Fairmaire (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a potential biocontrol agent for Kalanchoe de	6
Temperature-dependent oviposition, development, and life table parameters of Lilioceris egena (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), biocontrol agent of air potato	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
The efficacy of some endophytic fungi against primary grapevine black foot disease pathogens	6
The response of the egg parasitoid,Trissolcus semistriatus(Nees) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) to metathoracic scent gland extract fromEurygaster maura(L.) (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae)	6
Evaluation of Streptomyces spp. strains as potential biocontrol agents for Pyrenophora tritici-repentis	5
Pathogenicity of Leptolegnia chapmanii and other oomycetes from Argentina against Aedes aegypti and	5
Biocontrol of plant pathogens by Lysobacter enzymogenes isolate LEC: efficacy of shake flask broth, fermentation broth and dried preparations	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
Characterisation of Pseudomonas coleopterorum , a new pathogen causing bacterial leaf spot on common cocklebur ( Xanthium strumarium ) in	5
Investigations of the dual role of entomopathogenic fungi in grapevine: direct and indirect control of Planococcus ficus (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)	5
Growth ofZea maysin response to artificial inoculation with endophyticBeauveria bassianacompared toTrichodermasp. “atrovirideB”	5
Nano-emulsion formulation of nematode egg parasitic fungus, Pochonia chlamydosporia to control Meloidogyne incognita infecting tomato	5
Fungi associated with the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, in northeastern Mexico	5
Feeding potential, preference and functional response of green lacewing Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Peterson) against greenhouse whitefly	5
Insecticide compatibility with the predatory ring-legged earwig Euborelia annulipes increases mortality of diamondback moth	5
Biological control of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) using entomopathogenic fungi in Morocco	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
Biocontrol potentials of native bacterial strains for the management of coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae) in Ethiopia	4
The feeding and foraging behaviour of three ladybird beetles on Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hem.: Pseudococcidae) at different temperatures	4
A comparison of the parasite complexes attacking congeneric Lymantria moths sharing the same habitat in Gyeonggi Province, Korea	4
Quantitative evaluation of Orius similis control efficiency on Frankliniella occidentalis ,	4
Streptomyces araujoniae HZ-R6, isolated from Himalayan onion ( Allium wallichii Kunth) endorhiza, promotes growth of Chinese chive and protects from g	4
Interaction between Steinernema feltiae SC125 and Metarhizium anisopliae sensu lato 9236 for control of the Guatemalan potato moth	4
Efficacy of biopesticides and fungicides against brown rot on cherry ( Prunus avium ) and plum ( Prunus domestica )	4
Selecting Bacillus strains antagonist to Erysiphe necator (Schw.) Burr. the causal agent of grape powdery mildew	4
Biological control of Tuta absoluta through releases of Trichogramma cacoeciae parasitoids and Macrolophus pygmaeus	4
Egg parasitoids of green shield bug,Palomena prasinaL. (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in hazelnut orchards of Turkey	4
Temperature-dependent predation capacity and functional response of two ladybird beetles and a predatory mite on Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiid	4
The potential of using Metarhizium anisopliae and Metarhizium humberi to control the Asian soybean rust caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi	4
The first record of the scuttle fly, Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae), parasitising the citrus longhorn beetle, Anoplophora chinensis	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
Stage-specific mortality and mortality factors in the immature development of three aphidophagous ladybird predators of biocontrol significance	4
Host-specificity testing of the leaf-feeding flea beetle, Phenrica guerini, a biological control agent for the invasive alien cactus, Pereskia aculeata	4
Susceptibility of Duponchelia fovealis Zeller (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to different entomopathogens in laboratory conditions	4
A novel method to produce safe sentinel eggs for the field monitoring of stink bug parasitism using unmated females	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
Bio-based strategies for biotic and abiotic stress management in sustainable agriculture in EU	3
Prey species restrict limb regenerative growth in a ladybird beetle, Cheilomenes sexmaculata : allocation costs of regeneration?	3
Temporal optimisation of abamectin use on Schinus terebinthifolia used to rear the biological control agent Pseudophilothrips ichini (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae)	3
Evaluation of indigenous rhizoplane Bacillus and Pseudomonas species for eco-friendly management of red rot in sugarcane	3
Effect of habitat management on arthropod community in crab apple orchards ( Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill.) in Indonesia	3
Exploring the dynamics of entomopathogenic fungi: isolation, characterisation and growth variability in soil sample of an apple orchard	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
Olfactory response to HIPVs and biological aspects of Chrysoperla externa intended for the biological control of Aleurodicus cocois in cas	3
Destruxins produced by Metarhizium robertsii during microsclerotia formation: identification using tandem mass spectrometry and molecular networking	3
Biocontrol of tomato pathogens by Bacillus subtilis F62 and its synergistic action in plant growth promotion with Rhizobium sp. L5	3
Performance of a stem-boring weevil on Senecio madagascariensis from the native South African and invaded Australian range: differential oviposition patt	3

Evaluation of the acute oral toxicity of the fungus Duddingtonia flagrans at the gut level	3
Risk assessment of the host range of Hydrellia lagarosiphon for the biological control of Lagarosiphon major in Ireland	3
Impact of habitat modification on parasitism of African rice gall midge, Orseolia oryzivora (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and rice yields in lowland cultivation	3
Potential of entomopathogenic nematodes to control banana leaf and fruit scarring beetle, Basilepta subcostatum	3
Molecular analysis of rhizobacteria with insecticidal activity against potato pest Tecia solanivora	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
Potential use of bacterial strain in the genus Serratia to biocontrol fungal pathogens associated with defoliation on Pinus patula	3
Treatment effect of host-mediated rhizospheric microbiota on disease expression and yield of tomato under the influence of Alternaria solani stress	3
Field-based surveys and laboratory tests indicate that candidate biocontrol agents for African lovegrass from South Africa are not suitable for release in Australia	3
First record of Neocardiochiles (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) parasitising Stenoma decora Zeller, 1854 (Lepidoptera: Depressariidae), with des	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
Formulation of high concentrations of entomopathogenic nematode in diatomaceous earth	3
Beyond conventional control: integrated and adaptive management of water hyacinth ( Pontederia crassipes Mart. (Pontederiaceae)), a multiple stakeholders	2
Bioformulation of Yamadazyma mexicana LPa14: photoprotection, thermoprotection, physicochemical properties, and biocontrol efficacy against phytopathogen	2
Identifying commercially available predators for use against crapemyrtle bark scale	2
Biocontrol of Rhizoctonia solani by Chaetomium cupreum CT07 in cruciferous vegetables	2
Isolation, characterisation and pathogenicity assessment of Aspergillus alliaceus isolates on Eurygaster integriceps	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
Oviposition preference and development of the parasitoid Chelonus insularis on host fed on Zea mays and the teosinte Z. luxurians from Oaxaca, Mexico	2
Biocidal potential of nematodes Acrobeloides saeedi (Rhabditida, Cephalobidae), Metarhabditis amsactae ,	2
Biocontrol potential of fungal endophytes for pests management in cereals	2
Insecticidal and fungicidal potential of Nocardiopsis sp. ICDN5, an actinomycete isolated from Solanum tuberosum rhizosphere	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
Optimising the bioformulation of beneficial bacteria for biological control of Xanthomonas euvesicatoria in pepper	2
Testing the impact of sub-lethal doses of three registered herbicides on Liothrips tractabilis , a biocontrol agent of pompom weed	2
Optimising the mass-rearing of Aphytis sp. (Hymenoptera: Aphelinidae) to biologically control San Jose scales	2
Molecular assessment of predation efficiency of Orius similis (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae) on Frankliniella occidentalis (Thysanoptera: Thrip	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
Interaction of a bioherbicidal fungus with a phenoxy herbicide for controlling velvetleaf ( Abutilon theophrasti )	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
Infestation of an indigenous entomopathogenic nematode ( Steinernema siamkayai ) on an unnatural host, golden apple snails ( Pomacea canaliculata	2
Egg cannibalism by larvae of the weed biological control agent, Neogalerucella calmariensis	2
Bacillus amyloliquefaciens MZ895491: an endophytic bacterium as potential biocontrol agent in integrated pest management of fall armyworm in maize	2
Effects of invasive plant haplotypes on a biological control agent ( Lepidelphax pistiae ) fecundity and impact	2
Are Metarhizium brunneum conidia transferred between male and female Agriotes obscurus adults?	2
Resident fungal pathogens of common teasel ( Dipsacus fullonum ) in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina: can they be used as biological control agent	2
The plant defense activator acibenzolar-S-methyl does not harm Chrysoperla carnea: evidence from laboratory trials	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
Potential of the coffee endophytic Bacillus cereus sensu lato strain CCBLR15 to control the plant-parasitic nematode Radopholus duriophilus	1
Sex bias in parasitism by Deladenus siricidicola and its implications for the success of biological control of invasive Sirex noctilio pop	1
Exploration and phylogenetic characterisation of Wolbachia in the peach fruit fly Bactrocera zonata (Saunders) (Diptera: Tephritidae)	1
Cellular secretion of hydrolases from entomopathogenic Beauveria bassiana ERL836	1
Evaluating host range in weed biocontrol agents: insights from a comparison of native range natural enemy surveys and laboratory host tests	1
Microbial volatilome in food safety. Current status and perspectives in the biocontrol of mycotoxigenic fungi and their metabolites	1
Inhibitory effects of Bacillus velezensis and Pseudomonas spp. on Monilinia laxa	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
Parasitoids associated with ambrosia beetles in the Euwallacea fornicatus species complex (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae) in Taiwan	1
Isolation, identification, and biocontrol mechanism of a potential biocontrol agent, Bacillus velezensis XZ3-6 against apple canker disease	1
The influence of season and land use on the occurrence of Metarhizium spp. in the Cape Peninsula region, South Africa	1
Viability and virulence of freeze-dried Beauveria bassiana , Metarhizium acridum , and Hirsutella thompsonii	1
The effects of soil type and moisture on the survival of Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood)	1
Potential control of Vespula germanica and Polistes dominula (Hymenoptera: Vespidae) using entomopathogens	1
Host preference and development of Habrobracon hebetor on larvae of Arenipses sabella and Ephestia cautella	1
Biocontrol of post-harvest tomato rot caused by Alternaria arborescens using Torulaspora indica	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
Biological control properties of microbial plant biostimulants. A review	1
Influence of short-term, water-deprived bermudagrass on Orius insidiosus predation and Spodoptera frugiperda larval survival and developme	1
In situ baiting reveals occurrence of Heterorhabditis downesi at the German Baltic coast	1
Isolation and characterisation of Bacillus velezensis WHk23 as a potential mosquitocide	1
Factitious hosts forGoniozus omanensis(Hymenoptera: Bethylidae), a parasitoid of the lesser date mothBatrachedra amydraulaMeyrick (Lepidoptera: Batrachedridae)	1
Impacts of repeated liquid culture on entomopathogenic fungi	1
Native Bacillus thuringiensis isolates against the old-world bollworm, Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in Ethiopia	1
Correction	1
A method for assessing the virulence of entomopathogenic fungi (Hypocreales: Clavicipitaceae) on Atta laevigata (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)	1
Efficacy of alginate-based formulation of Steinernema carpocapsae IRMoghan1 against Mythimna loreyi (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)	1
Microbial compost tea properties affect suppression of strawberry grey mould (Botrytis cinereaPers.)	1
The efficacy of synthetic bacterial consortium in plant growth-promoting and biological control of sheath blight disease in rice ( Oryza sativa ) caused	1
Bacterial agents for controlling anthracnose and soft rot in strawberries: present status and perspectives	1
Biodiversity of Actinomycetes isolated from lizard excrement in the Iranian desert and pesticidal potential of their culture extracts	1
Evaluation of Lysinibacillus formulations against banana pseudostem weevil (BPW) Odoiporus longicollis [Olivier.]	1
Arthrobotrys oligospora (Fungi: Orbiliales) and its liquid culture filtrate myco-constituents kill Haemonchus contortus infective larvae (Nematoda: tr	1
Native parasitoids attacking the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in maize and sorghum agroecosystems: evidence from eastern	1
Prospects of the leaf- and stem-mining moth Digitivalva delaireae for the biological control of the invasive vine Delairea odorata	1
Toxicological impacts of neoteric Vip3A toxins from Bacillus thuringiensis on survival and development of Spodoptera frugiperda and	1
Lethal and sub-lethal effects ofCordyceps fumosoroseaon the demography and biochemistry ofPhenacoccus solenopsis	1
Degree-day model for establishment of the garlic mustard biological control agent, Ceutorhynchus scrobicollis (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) in North Americ	1
RNA-Seq analysis reveals the gene expression changes of Bemisia tabaci in response to destruxin A treatment	1

Streptomyces strains inhibit the growth of Fusarium kuroshium and Fusarium solani and promote the growth of	1
Data decision tree for identifying potential risks for natural substances when used in plant protection	1
Occurrence and biocontrol potential of parasitoids on lychee cecid pest, Litchiomyia chinensis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae)	1
Potential bio-herbicide fromStreptomycessp. KR0005 to control weeds in a horticultural field	1
Biological control of Colletotrichum gloeosporioides (Penz.) Penz. & Sacc. by epiphytic bacteria isolated from Vitis vinifera (cv Thompson Seedless) grape berry	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
Biocontrol Assay using marine Stenotrophomonas sp. from the Colombian Caribbean Sea against Pseudocercospora ulei	1
Rhizobium nepotum Z-21 induces systemic resistance in chili against Fusarium wilt: insights from metabolomic profiling and molecular docking	1
Characterisation of Trichoderma sp. BI 7376 and Pseudomonas chlororaphis subsp. aurantiaca BI 7439 as maize	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
Assessing the status of biological control of air potato ( Dioscorea bulbifera ) in the southeastern USA	1
Isolation and characterisation of endophytic bacteria from cherimoya ( Annona cherimola ) with antagonistic effect on Colletotrichum gloeosporioides.	1
Exploring the oilseed plant-mediated effects on biological attributes of the predatory mite Neoseiulus cucumeris through its factitious prey Tyrophagus putrescentiae	1
Assessing Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood) development when reared on Brazilian peppertree grown in brackish environments	1
Prediction of the potential ecological niche of the ladybugs Cycloneda sanguinea (Linnaeus, 1763) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) based on current and future	1
Sugarcane Smut ( Sporisorium scitamineum ), a major threat to sugarcane production: designing sustainable management option for sugar and cane productivity in Ethiopia	1
Oleic acid improves the conidial production and quality of Metarhizium rileyi as a biocontrol agent	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
Genetic structure and host associations of the noctuid moth Callopistria exotica , a potential biological control agent for Lygodium microphyllum	1
Parasitism by Telenomus remus Nixon on cold-stored eggs of Spodoptera frugiperda J.E. Smith and parasitic	1
Host-feeding capacity and parasitism performance of heteronomous hyperparasitoid Encarsia lutea Masi (Hym.: Aphelinidae) on different host plant species	1