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 …

Abstract Lobesia botrana (Denis & Schiffermüller)(Lepidoptera: Tortricidae), commonly
known as the European grapevine moth (EGVM), is a primary pest of vineyards. This article …

Forest ecosystems are fundamental to the conservation of global biodiversity and human
wellbeing, hosting high numbers of species worldwide, and providing essential regulatory …

Agricultural expansion and intensification worldwide has caused a reduction in ecological
infrastructures for insects, herbaceous plants, and vertebrate insectivores, among other …

Individual and species traits may determine the functional relationships between predators
and their prey, with clear consequences for the ecosystem services potentially associated …

Bat populations are threatened in many regions of the world, partly due to the loss of
foraging and commuting habitats in farmland and declines in insect prey populations caused …

Organic agriculture is often deemed effective in conserving and promoting biodiversity, yet
most studies have so far only focused on farmland in temperate areas and a few taxonomic …

For decades, and at global scales, vineyard landscapes have experienced a profound
intensification of management. These socio-ecosystems are now facing major …

Coniferous forests contribute to the European economy; however, they have experienced a
decline since the late 1990s due to an invasive pest known as the pine processionary moth …

Insectivorous bats may play a significant role in regulating populations of agricultural pests.
Currently, few methods are available to enhance the activity of bats in agroecosystems. We …