The pea leafminer, Liriomyza huidobrensis (Blanchard), is an important pest of tomato crops
worldwide. Conventional sampling plans are the starting point for the development of pest …

Decision-making systems, comprised of sampling plans and decision indices, are essential
components of integrated pest management (IPM) programs. Sampling plans allow the …

The use of insecticides on a large scale and applied at the wrong time can increase the cost
of potato production. Good agricultural pest management practices can reduce the number …

Serpentine leaf miner, from the genus Liriomyza, is one of the most economically important
pests responsible for severe yield reductions in numerous vegetables crops worldwide …

The early blight caused by Alternaria solani is a serious disease that threats potato plants
during the growing seasons. This study investigated the relationship between leaf miner …

Quantifying detectability of exotic pests in local contexts is crucial for designing efficient and
regionally relevant surveillance guidelines. Ironically, for areas most in need of …

Abstract Integrated Pest Management (IPM) can only result in reduced insecticide use when
treatments are applied when infestations reach economic thresholds (ET) determined from …

A significant association between Liriomyza huidobrensis leafminers and Alternaria solani
fungus is reported here for the first time in a commercial potato (Solanum tuberosum) field in …

The question of energy independence is crucial for many countries in the developed world
these days. In addition to solar and wind energy, agriculture and plant production are …

The potato tuber moth, Phthorimaea operculella Zeller (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) is a major
potato pest in the tropics and subtropics where it causes economic losses both in the field …