In the intricate tapestry of nature, few entities are as overlooked and as vital as insects. For Prof. Michal Segoli of Ben-Gurion University of the Negev, these tiny creatures are a lifelong ...

This review assesses the impact of endemic parasitoids and predators as regulators of fall armyworm populations and identifies areas of research and development that must be addressed before ...

https://doi.org/10.2307/3495238 • https://www.jstor.org/stable/3495238 Herbivore-induced plant chemical responses are usually considered direct defenses against the ...

As well as facing threats from hungry birds and insects, caterpillars can be devoured by parasitoids, chewed from the inside out. Dr Gavin Broad, Senior Curator of Hymenoptera, explains the gruesome ...

Biological control involves the mass-production and release of natural enemies such as parasitoids and predators to control pest insects in an environmentally sound manner. Radiation is used to ...

Haley Catton, a research scientist with Agriculture Canada in Lethbridge, says producers need to focus on conserving beneficial insects while simultaneously managing pest insects.