The Colorado potato beetle (CPB), Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say) (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae), is considered as one of the most important pests of potato plants. Control of CPB is …
Varroa destructor is widely recognized as a significant contributor to colony collapse disorder. Chemical acaricides, such as amitraz, have been extensively used for Varroa control due …
Lipid metabolism is essential to insect life as insects use lipids for their development, reproduction, flight, diapause, and a wide range of other functions. The central organ for insect lipid …
The combination of habitat loss, climate change, direct persecution, introduced species and other components of the global environmental crisis has resulted in a rapid loss of …
Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) is a major pest of many crops, including strawberries. Its remarkable ability to develop resistance often leads to control failures under …
The cotton leafworm, Spodoptera littoralis, is a major agricultural pest, particularly in Mediterranean and African regions, due to its broad host range and its ability to develop resistance …
Varroa destructor Anderson & Trueman (Acari: Varroidae) is of paramount significance in modern beekeeping, with infestations presenting a primary challenge that directly influences …
The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch (Acari: Tetranychidae) is the most economically important mite pest in agricultural areas and chemical acaricides are widely used …
Turkey has great potential in vegetable production especially in greenhouses. However, plant pests such as Tetranychus urticae Koch can cause significant yield losses with the …
The poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae, is the most important blood sucking ectoparasite of egg laying hens and causes economic losses in poultry farms worldwide. Although …