Biocontrol Science and Technology

Papers
(The TQCC of Biocontrol Science and Technology is 3. The table below lists those papers that are above that threshold based on CrossRef citation counts [max. 250 papers]. The publications cover those that have been published in the past four years, i.e., from 2022-08-01 to 2026-08-01.)
ArticleCitations
Biological control against Opuntia aurantiaca Lindley (Cactaceae) and the perceptions of land-users in the Eastern Cape Province of South Africa29
Characterising generational polyphenisms in Hypena opulenta : highlighting the importance of multivoltinism for the success of a moth biological control agent23
Actinobacteria isolated from intertidal region of marine environments as a promising biocontrol agent against Brevicoryne brassicae (Hemiptera: Aphididae)17
Effect of O. ficus-Indica endorhizosphere-associated- bacteria on the survival and mortality of carmine cochineal ( Dactylopius opuntiae )14
Synergistic acaricidal activity of Beauveria bassiana TU-33 and biosynthesized silver nanoparticles against the camel tick Hyalomm11
A host record for a strictly specific aphid parasitoid Aphidius smithi (Braconidae: Aphidiinae): the food plant-host aphid-parasitoid association puzzle acquires a new p11
Biology and host specificity of the stem-boring weevil Gasteroclisus tricostalis , a candidate agent for the biological control of fireweed ( Senecio mada10
An assessment of changes in the abundance of two Australian Acacia species under biological control in the Southwestern Cape region, South Africa10
Characterisation and potential applications of Serratia odorifera INTA L401-1 in nematode biocontrol9
Influence of Anastrepha host fruit size over parasitism by Diachasmimorpha longicaudata in open-field augmentative releases9
Egg parasitoid complex of the pine processionary moth in NW Italy9
Non-consumptive effects of Cyrtorhinus lividipennis (Hemiptera: Miridae) on development, wing dimorphism, and reproduction in Soga9
Intraspecific cold tolerance of the weed biological control agent alligatorweed thrips, Amynothrips andersoni , in the USA9
Evaluation of the potential of endophytic bacteria isolated from Cavendish banana to control Fusarium wilt caused by Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. 8
Deciphering the biocontrol and immunomodulatory potential of Metarhabditis amsactae (Nematoda: Rhabditidae) against Corcyra cephalonica (L8
Warm temperatures inhibit disease progression of Verticillium nonalfalfae in Ailanthus altissima , regardl8
Efficacy of Beauveria bassiana fungal formulations against immature stages of gastrointestinal nematodes from horses8
Compatibility of Phytoseiulus persimilis (Acari: Phytoseiidae) with Beauveria pseudobassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae) for the develo7
Disease-suppressive and growth-promoting effects of microbial vetch fertiliser (MVF) from Bacillus – Trichoderma 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 contortus7
Solid state culture conditions for improved conidial production of the mycoparasitic fungus Escovopsis weberi7
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 dahliae7
Native range host-specificity and impact studies of Osphilia tenuipes Fairmaire (Coleoptera, Curculionidae): a potential biocontrol agent for Kalanchoe de6
How host plants influence the life history and population growth ofMyzus persicae(Hemiptera: Aphididae) and its parasitoid,Aphidius platensis(Hymenoptera: Braconidae)6
Temporal patterns of emergence dynamics of egg parasitoids of the pine processionary moth, Thaumetopoea pityocampa (Denis & Schiffermüller 1775) (Lepidoptera: Notodo6
Geostatistical analysis of the rice insect pests and their natural enemy species in an intensive rice-growing field in Nay Pyi Taw, Myanmar6
The response of the egg parasitoid,Trissolcus semistriatus(Nees) (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) to metathoracic scent gland extract fromEurygaster maura(L.) (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae)6
The efficacy of some endophytic fungi against primary grapevine black foot disease pathogens6
Biocontrol potential and biological characteristics of Quadrastichus johnlasallei (Hymenoptera: Eulophidae), a parasitoid wasp of lychee gall midge, 6
Long-term post-release evaluation shows Hypogeococcus sp. is an effective biological control agent for queen of the night cactus in South Africa6
Temperature-dependent oviposition, development, and life table parameters of Lilioceris egena (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), biocontrol agent of air potato6
Investigations of the dual role of entomopathogenic fungi in grapevine: direct and indirect control of Planococcus ficus (Signoret) (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae)6
Growth ofZea maysin response to artificial inoculation with endophyticBeauveria bassianacompared toTrichodermasp. “atrovirideB”5
Natural enemies of Lemna minuta in its native range and their potential as biological control agents for Europe5
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 preparations5
Insecticide compatibility with the predatory ring-legged earwig Euborelia annulipes increases mortality of diamondback moth5
Combining the virulent Beauveria bassiana (Balsam) Vuillemin LCB289 and nematode strains to control pupae of Ceratitis capitata Wiedemann5
Biological control of Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) using entomopathogenic fungi in Morocco5
Feeding potential, preference and functional response of green lacewing Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Peterson) against greenhouse whitefly 5
Nano-emulsion formulation of nematode egg parasitic fungus, Pochonia chlamydosporia to control Meloidogyne incognita infecting tomato5
Fungi associated with the Asian citrus psyllid, Diaphorina citri Kuwayama, in northeastern Mexico5
Characterisation of Pseudomonas coleopterorum , a new pathogen causing bacterial leaf spot on common cocklebur ( Xanthium strumarium ) in 5
Biocontrol potentials of native bacterial strains for the management of coffee berry disease (Colletotrichum kahawae) in Ethiopia4
The potential of using Metarhizium anisopliae and Metarhizium humberi to control the Asian soybean rust caused by Phakopsora pachyrhizi4
The feeding and foraging behaviour of three ladybird beetles on Phenacoccus solenopsis (Hem.: Pseudococcidae) at different temperatures4
Comparative efficacy of some native Kashmiri strains of entomopathogenic nematodes against cabbage butterfly, Pieris brassicae (L.) (Lepidoptera: Pierida4
Egg parasitoids of green shield bug,Palomena prasinaL. (Hemiptera: Pentatomidae) in hazelnut orchards of Turkey4
Different solid bioformulations of the endophytic bacterium Streptomyces mutabilis CA2 with antifungal potential induced differential suppression on toma4
A comparison of the parasite complexes attacking congeneric Lymantria moths sharing the same habitat in Gyeonggi Province, Korea4
Effects of tetracycline treatment on fitness and reproductive compatibility in Encarsia lutea , a key parasitoid of Bemisia tabaci4
Interaction between Steinernema feltiae SC125 and Metarhizium anisopliae sensu lato 9236 for control of the Guatemalan potato moth4
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 shaking4
Selecting Bacillus strains antagonist to Erysiphe necator (Schw.) Burr. the causal agent of grape powdery mildew4
Reduction of Haemonchus contortus immature stages in sheep feces following oral administration of an aqueous suspension containing nematophagous fungi4
Field-based surveys and laboratory tests indicate that candidate biocontrol agents for African lovegrass from South Africa are not suitable for release in Australia4
Biological control of Tuta absoluta through releases of Trichogramma cacoeciae parasitoids and Macrolophus pygmaeus 4
The first record of the scuttle fly, Megaselia scalaris (Loew) (Diptera: Phoridae), parasitising the citrus longhorn beetle, Anoplophora chinensis 4
Temperature-dependent predation capacity and functional response of two ladybird beetles and a predatory mite on Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) (Hemiptera: Dactylopiid4
Streptomyces araujoniae HZ-R6, isolated from Himalayan onion ( Allium wallichii Kunth) endorhiza, promotes growth of Chinese chive and protects from g4
Susceptibility of Duponchelia fovealis Zeller (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) to different entomopathogens in laboratory conditions4
Quantitative evaluation of Orius similis control efficiency on Frankliniella occidentalis , 4
Evaluation of indigenous rhizoplane Bacillus and Pseudomonas species for eco-friendly management of red rot in sugarcane4
Host-specificity testing of the leaf-feeding flea beetle, Phenrica guerini, a biological control agent for the invasive alien cactus, Pereskia aculeata4
Stage-specific mortality and mortality factors in the immature development of three aphidophagous ladybird predators of biocontrol significance4
Selection of entomopathogenic fungal strains and their self-inoculation use, aiming to control the cassava stem borer Pappista granicollis (Pierce, 1916) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae)4
Risk assessment of the host range of Hydrellia lagarosiphon for the biological control of Lagarosiphon major in Ireland3
Potential use of bacterial strain in the genus Serratia to biocontrol fungal pathogens associated with defoliation on Pinus patula3
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 DN3
Optimizing temperature and humidity dynamics in laboratory mass rearing of Trichogramma egg parasitoids on the host Galleria mello3
Preventive and curative application of antagonistic microorganisms in controlling soft rot caused by Rhizopus stolonifer on Moroccan peaches and nectarin3
Olfactory response to HIPVs and biological aspects of Chrysoperla externa intended for the biological control of Aleurodicus cocois in cas3
Treatment effect of host-mediated rhizospheric microbiota on disease expression and yield of tomato under the influence of Alternaria solani stress3
Performance of a stem-boring weevil on Senecio madagascariensis from the native South African and invaded Australian range: differential oviposition patt3
Bio-based strategies for biotic and abiotic stress management in sustainable agriculture in EU3
Impact of habitat modification on parasitism of African rice gall midge, Orseolia oryzivora (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) and rice yields in lowland cultivation3
Effects of host age and size on progeny production and different foods on the adult longevity of Spalangia nigroaenea Curtis (Hymenoptera: Pteromalidae) reared on pupari3
Destruxins produced by Metarhizium robertsii during microsclerotia formation: identification using tandem mass spectrometry and molecular networking3
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 plan3
Biocontrol of tomato pathogens by Bacillus subtilis F62 and its synergistic action in plant growth promotion with Rhizobium sp. L53
Prey species restrict limb regenerative growth in a ladybird beetle, Cheilomenes sexmaculata : allocation costs of regeneration?3
Induction of resistance in bell pepper by Saccharomyces cerevisiae and acibenzolar-S-methyl: activation of defense mechanisms, antioxidant enzymes, and accumulation of p3
First record of Neocardiochiles (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) parasitising Stenoma decora Zeller, 1854 (Lepidoptera: Depressariidae), with des3
Potential of entomopathogenic nematodes to control banana leaf and fruit scarring beetle, Basilepta subcostatum3
Effect of habitat management on arthropod community in crab apple orchards ( Malus sylvestris (L.) Mill.) in Indonesia3
A novel method to produce safe sentinel eggs for the field monitoring of stink bug parasitism using unmated females3
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