Fighting insect pests is a major challenge for agriculture worldwide, and biological control
and integrated pest management constitute well‐recognised, cost‐effective ways to prevent …

The three main mosquito genera, Anopheles, Aedes and Culex, transmit respectively
malaria, dengue and lymphatic filariasis. Current mosquito control strategies have proved …

Effective vector control, and more specifically mosquito control, is a complex and difficult
problem, as illustrated by the continuing prevalence (and spread) of mosquito-transmitted …

Dengue and dengue hemorrhagic fever are increasing public health problems with an
estimated 50–100 million new infections each year. Aedes aegypti is the major vector of …

Alien species can have major ecological and socioeconomic impacts in their novel ranges
and so effective management actions are needed. However, management can be …

Simple Summary Tephritid fruit flies comprise pests of high agricultural relevance and
species that have emerged as global invaders. Chemical signals play key roles in multiple …

The familiar buzz of flying mosquitoes is an important mating signal, with the fundamental
frequency of the female's flight tone signaling her presence. In the yellow fever and dengue …

We present a synthetic review and expert consultation that assesses the actual risks posed
by arthropod pests in four major crops, identifies targets for integrated pest management …

Transgenic cotton that produced one or more insecticidal proteins of Bacillus thuringiensis
(Bt) was planted on over 15 million hectares in 11 countries in 2009 and has contributed to a …

Abstract Background Aedes (Stegomyia) albopictus (Skuse) is an important disease vector
and biting nuisance. During the 2009 active season, six∼ 1000‐parcel sites were studied …