Classical biological control of insect pests of trees: facts and figures
Classical biological control (CBC) is the introduction of a natural enemy of exotic origin to
control a pest, usually also exotic, aiming at permanent control of the pest. CBC has been …
control a pest, usually also exotic, aiming at permanent control of the pest. CBC has been …
Trends in the classical biological control of insect pests by insects: an update of the BIOCAT database
The BIOCAT database of introductions of insect biological control agents for the control of
insect pests was updated to the end of 2010 to include 6158 introductions, using 2384 …
insect pests was updated to the end of 2010 to include 6158 introductions, using 2384 …
Shifting paradigms in the history of classical biological control
GE Heimpel, MJW Cock - BioControl, 2018 - Springer
Classical biological control using insects has led to the partial or complete control of at least
226 invasive insect and 57 invasive weed species worldwide since 1888. However, at least …
226 invasive insect and 57 invasive weed species worldwide since 1888. However, at least …
Biological control for one health
Biological control has been effectively exploited by mankind since 300 CE. By promoting the
natural regulation of pests, weeds, and diseases, it produces societal benefits at the food …
natural regulation of pests, weeds, and diseases, it produces societal benefits at the food …
Prospects for classical biological control of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) in invaded areas using parasitoids from the Americas
M Kenis - Journal of Economic Entomology, 2023 - academic.oup.com
Fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith) is a polyphagous agricultural pest
threatening food security worldwide. This American species recently invaded most of Africa …
threatening food security worldwide. This American species recently invaded most of Africa …
Considering weed management as a social dilemma bridges individual and collective interests
Weeds pose severe threats to agricultural and natural landscapes worldwide. One major
reason for the failure to effectively manage weeds at landscape scales is that current Best …
reason for the failure to effectively manage weeds at landscape scales is that current Best …
A benefit–risk analysis for biological control introductions based on the protection of native biodiversity
The release of biological control agents has been an important means of controlling invasive
species for over 150 years. While these releases have led to the sustainable control of over …
species for over 150 years. While these releases have led to the sustainable control of over …
[HTML][HTML] Restoring functional integrity of the global production ecosystem through biological control
Human society is anchored in the global agroecosystem. For millennia, this system has
provided humans with copious supplies of nutrient-rich food. Yet, through chemical …
provided humans with copious supplies of nutrient-rich food. Yet, through chemical …
Quantifying the social and economic benefits of the biological control of invasive alien plants in natural ecosystems
Invasive alien plants reduce ecosystem service delivery, resulting in environmental,
economic and social costs. Here we review the returns on investment from biological control …
economic and social costs. Here we review the returns on investment from biological control …
A systematic methodological approach to estimate the impacts of a classical biological control agent's dispersal at landscape: Application to fruit fly Bactrocera dorsalis …
KM Agboka, HEZ Tonnang, EM Abdel-Rahman… - Biological Control, 2022 - Elsevier
Following the invasion of Africa by the oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis, Classical
biological control (CBC) has been exploited as a safer alternative for its suppression by the …
biological control (CBC) has been exploited as a safer alternative for its suppression by the …