Non-native invasive arthropod species threaten biodiversity and food security worldwide,
resulting in substantial economic, environmental, social and cultural costs. Classical …

Ecological niche models of species occurrence have gained interest in biological control
programs to improve efficiency, reduce risks, and to inform when and how control agents …

In this chapter we present how ecologists and biological pest control researchers can
assess the role of natural enemies in pest insect population dynamics, and how the …

Plant invasion is considered a high priority threat to biodiversity, ecosystems, the
environment, and human health worldwide. Classical biological control (biocontrol) is a …

The leaf-feeding beetle, Cassida rubiginosa, was introduced into New Zealand from Europe
in 2007 as a biological control agent for Cirsium arvense (Californian thistle) and is now …

The pink hibiscus mealybug, Maconellicoccus hirsutus (Green), is a highly polyphagous
insect pest that infests several horticultural and agricultural crops and ornamental plant …

Abstract Alternanthera philoxeroides (Mart.) Griseb.(Amaranthaceae: Caryophyllales) is an
aquatic invasive weed from South America with a long history of biological control. The well …

Abstract Ceratapion basicorne (Illiger)(Coleoptera: Apionidae), a weevil native to Europe
and western Asia, shows promise for enhancing the control of yellow starthistle (Centaurea …

Mexican sunflower [Tithonia diversifolia (Hemsl.) A. Gray] is an invasive plant, native to the
New World, and an exemplary conflict species. It has been planted widely for its ornamental …

Yellow toadflax (Linaria vulgaris Mill.; Scrophulariaceae) is an invasive herbaceous
perennial weed of agricultural and natural habitats throughout North America. In pastures or …