The tomato leafminer Tuta absoluta (Meyrick)(Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) represents a global
threat to commercial tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) production, both in open field and …

Tomato (Lycopersicon esculentum Mill.) is one of the most important edible and nutritious
vegetable crops in Ethiopia. It grows both on a small and commercial large scale as cash …

Abstract The South American tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta Meyrick (Lepidoptera:
Gelechiidae), is an invasive Neotropical pest. After its first detection in Europe, it rapidly …

We conducted a review of published information on Tuta absoluta parasitoids for the
Neotropical region to (1) corroborate species records,(2) analyze associations including the …

Predicting which non-native species will negatively impact biodiversity is a longstanding
research priority. The Functional Response (FR; resource use in relation to availability) is a …

Ecologists study how populations are regulated, while scientists studying biological pest
control apply population regulation processes to reduce numbers of harmful organisms: an …

Systemic neurotoxic insecticides are widely used to control aphid pests worldwide and their
potential non-target effects on aphid predators are often unknown. Behavioral responses …

By means of an international project, A rgentinian and I talian researchers are carrying out
joint research to study biological and ecological aspects of T uta absoluta biological control …

Tomato (Solanum lycopersicum L.) is an important vegetable crop for income, food and
nutrition in Africa. Production of the crop is currently threatened by leaf miner [Tuta absoluta …

Pest suppression through biological control seeks to maximize the action of the pest's
natural enemies with the goal of reducing pesticide use. We present a summary of published …