Apiaceae is a family encompassing medicinal and aromatic plants. They produce essential
oils (EOs) inside oil canals, known as ducts and vittae, which occur in their vegetative and …

Agricultural land use is a major driver of biodiversity decline worldwide, but adopting
sustainable farming practices can help to restore or maintain biodiversity and associated …

Control strategies in stored-product facilities mainly rely on synthetic pesticides. The
development of new environmentally friendly alternatives, such as essential oils (EOs), is a …

While many pesticides are detrimental to human health and the environment, drastically
reducing their use and risks in agriculture has been set as a key target for global …

Flower strips can play an important role in agro-ecosystems by supporting populations of
pests' natural enemies, thereby enhancing biological control. However, few studies have …

Characterizing the olfactory responses of insect pests is critical for developing biological
control options and pest management strategies in the field. Such responses form the basis …

Simple Summary Intercropping apple trees with aromatic plants is a way to attract natural
enemies and strengthen biological control services. However, the effects of aromatic plants …

Floral resources are increasingly used in conservation biological control to support natural
enemies of insect pests. However, the dietary value of floral resources in supporting …

Manipulating border flower strips is an effective method of conservation biological control,
and can promote natural enemies and boost biocontrol services in agroecosystems …

A considerable body of evidence has demonstrated the positive impact of the diversity of
plant species on biological control of pests at the field scale. However, very few studies have …