Abstract Nesidiocoris tenuis (Reuter)(Hemiptera: Miridae) is an important natural enemy of
several key arthropod pests. However, in tomato crop this predator can cause economic …

In tomato production, both open field and greenhouse, management of whiteflies and the
viruses they transmit ranks among the highest priorities of growers. Largely driven by the …

Zoophytophagous predators (ZP) display an omnivorous behavior and feed on both plants
and arthropods (Coll and Guershon 2002). On the one hand, zoophagy allows them to …

Spiders are among the dominant invertebrate predators in agricultural systems and are
significant regulators of insect pests. The precise dynamics of biocontrol of pests in the field …

With the invasion or local occurrence of Bemisia tabaci and Tuta absoluta in recent decades,
they both have become two major insect pests of tomato crops in many countries. The …

Successful biological control of agricultural pests is dependent on a thorough understanding
of the underlying trophic interactions between predators and prey. Studying trophic …

Tuta absoluta is one of the most damaging pests of tomato crops worldwide. Damage due to
larvae may cause up to 100% loss of tomato production. Use of natural enemies to control …

Insecticide selectivity to natural enemies is an important concern in integrated pest
management programs. Although there is a wide range of information concerning pesticide …

Abstract Planting Bt cotton in China since 1997 has led to important changes in the natural
enemy communities occurring in cotton, however their specific effect on suppressing the …

Omnivorous Heteroptera predators play important roles in biological control of a wide range
of pest insects. Their predation could be influenced by various biotic or abiotic factors. Here …