Among environmental factors, temperature has a direct and crucial influence on the key life
processes of survival, development, reproduction, and movement of poikilothermic animals …

Egg and nymphal development were studied under constant temperatures for the newly
introduced pest species, Halyomorpha halys (Stål)(Hemiptera: Pentatomidae). Development …

The thermal limit of ectotherms provides an estimate of vulnerability to climate change. It
differs between contrasting microhabitats, consistent with thermal ecology predictions that a …

The sycamore lace bug, Corythucha ciliata (Say)(Hemiptera: Tingidae), is an important
invasive exotic pest of Platanus (Proteales: Platanaceae) trees in China. The objective of …

Developmental rate models and biological parameters estimated from them, especially
lower and upper temperature thresholds and optimal temperature, can help to forecast …

The ability of a natural enemy to tolerate a wide temperature range is a critical factor in the
evaluation of its suitability as a biological control agent. In the current study, temperature …

Abstract Three species of Ceratitis MacLeay are of economic importance in southern Africa.
To learn more about the influence of temperature on the development of these species, the …

The rosy apple aphid (Dysaphis plantaginea), the leaf-curling aphid (Dysaphis cf. devecta)
and the green apple aphid (Aphis pomi) are widespread pest insects that reduce growth of …

Pear lace bug, Stephanitis pyri (F.)(Heteroptera: Tingidae) is a pest of apple and pear trees
and ornamental Rosaceae plants in Mediterranean countries and palearctic region. The aim …

The environmental compatibility of a biological control agent is an important aspect of
successful reduction of agricultural pests. Temperature fluctuations during the day have a …