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Diversity of phytophagous and predatory mites in vegetable crops in Himachal Pradesh, India 印度喜马偕尔邦蔬菜作物中植食性和捕食性螨虫的多样性

Journal of Biological Control Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2024/34862

Vijay Singh, U. Chauhan, V. K. Rana

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Novel records of parasitoids targeting fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in rice-corn-based cropping systems in the Philippines 菲律宾以水稻-玉米为基础的种植系统中针对秋虫 Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith)（鳞翅目：夜蛾科）的寄生虫的新记录

Journal of Biological Control Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2024/36513

Evelyn M. Valdez, Ravindra C. Joshi, G. S. Rillon, Kennedy B. DELA CRUZ, D. Donayre, Edwin C. Martin, Femia R. Sandoval, E. Quilang, Muhammad Faheem, Sivapragasam Annamalai

{"title":"Novel records of parasitoids targeting fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (J. E. Smith) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), in rice-corn-based cropping systems in the Philippines","authors":"Evelyn M. Valdez, Ravindra C. Joshi, G. S. Rillon, Kennedy B. DELA CRUZ, D. Donayre, Edwin C. Martin, Femia R. Sandoval, E. Quilang, Muhammad Faheem, Sivapragasam Annamalai","doi":"10.18311/jbc/2024/36513","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2024/36513","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000In the Philippines, the Fall Armyworm (FAW) was initially documented infesting corn in June 2019 and rice in May 2021. Relying on commercially available insecticides as the primary, if not exclusive, management strategy raises concerns about potential issues arising from FAW developing resistance to these chemicals, and the associated risks these insecticides pose to non-target organisms and the environment. To address these challenges, it is imperative to explore potential naturally occurring indigenous biological control agents and entomopathogens of the FAW. Regular field samplings and monitoring of FAW and its natural enemies were systematically conducted in selected municipalities of Central and Northern Luzon, as well as the Cagayan Valley regions of the Philippines. FAW larvae suspected of parasitization were collected from the field and subsequently reared in the laboratory for parasitoid emergence and other natural enemies. The parasitoids that emerged were sent to the Centre for Agriculture and Biosciences International United Kingdom (CABI UK) Diagnostic and Advisory Service for identification. Two hymenopteran parasitoids, Brachymeria lasus Walker (Family: Chalcididae) and Copidosoma floridanum (Ashmead) (Family: Encyrtidae), were identified from the lab-reared FAW larval samples. These two FAW parasitoids are new records in the Philippines and elsewhere.\u0000","PeriodicalId":15188,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Control","volume":"79 8","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140713007","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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In vitro evaluation of microencapsulated Bacillus thuringiensis (Berliner) formulation against Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) 微胶囊苏云金芽孢杆菌（柏林）制剂对 Helicoverpa armigera (Hubner) 的体外评估

Journal of Biological Control Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2024/35665

K. AKSHAYA KUMAR, B. Kalmath, B. Kisan, A. Prabhuraj, S. Mallikarjuna, M. Bheemanna

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Evaluating the efficiency of silver nanoparticles prepared using Pseudomonas fluorescens and Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. tenebrionis in controlling eggs and adults of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) 评估利用荧光假单胞菌和苏云金芽孢杆菌亚种制备的纳米银颗粒在控制褐飞虱卵和成虫（鞘翅目：褐飞虱科）方面的效率

Journal of Biological Control Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2024/36151

Istabraq F. Ali, Raghad K. I. AL-JOBOORY, H. I. Al-Shammari

{"title":"Evaluating the efficiency of silver nanoparticles prepared using Pseudomonas fluorescens and Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. tenebrionis in controlling eggs and adults of Callosobruchus maculatus (F.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)","authors":"Istabraq F. Ali, Raghad K. I. AL-JOBOORY, H. I. Al-Shammari","doi":"10.18311/jbc/2024/36151","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2024/36151","url":null,"abstract":"This study aimed to evaluate the efficiency of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) which are prepared biologically by two bacterial species, Bacillus thuringiensis tenebrionis (Btt) and Pseudomonas fluorescens (P.f) to control southern cowpea beetle insect, Callosobruchus maculatus. Many features of the prepared nanoparticles were examined, and the results obtained showed that the highest absorption value of AgNPs was at 262 nm. Whereas the results of FTIR analysis showed that several compounds played a role in the silver ions reduction process, which included alcohol, alkane, primary amine, and amine group. The scanning electronic microscopic images showed that the average diameter of nanoparticles which was created by P.f was 48.52 nm, while it was 56.08 nm for the nanoparticles prepared by Btt. The study showed no significant differences between the activity of both AgNP types against C. maculatus eggs, while a significant preference was recorded for the activity of Btt AgNPs against the C. maculatus adults. The highest percentage of unhitched eggs was 53.8% recorded at 3000 ppm concentration, while Btt AgNPs gave 59.6% at 3000 ppm. The highest mortality rate of the adults who were treated by Btt AgNPs was 58.8 % at 3000 ppm concentration, while it was recorded 50% at 3000 ppm with P.f AgNPs treatment. The current study demonstrates the efficiency of biologically prepared AgNPs in controlling C. maculatus insect life stages, which encourages using of these nanoparticles as a modern strategy in management of insect pests.","PeriodicalId":15188,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Control","volume":"99 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140713519","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Apivectoring: Harnessing pollinators for sustainable crop protection and pollination Apivectoring：利用传粉媒介实现可持续的作物保护和授粉

Journal of Biological Control Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2024/35302

Aarushi Sharma, Devika Sharma

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Comparing various bio-intensive pest management modules in rice 比较水稻中的各种生物密集型害虫管理模块

Journal of Biological Control Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2024/36394

N. VEERAMANIKANTA REDDY, C. Shanker, G. Anitha, D. K. Rana

{"title":"Comparing various bio-intensive pest management modules in rice","authors":"N. VEERAMANIKANTA REDDY, C. Shanker, G. Anitha, D. K. Rana","doi":"10.18311/jbc/2024/36394","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2024/36394","url":null,"abstract":"Rice is the key cereal crop in the tropics, supporting diverse pests and natural enemy populations. Recurrent pest outbreaks and yield losses led farmers to rely on extensive insecticide application, disturbing the stability of rice ecosystems and increasing residues in the harvestable products. A study has been conducted to assess the impact of various modules of Bio-Intensive Pest Management (BIPM) on its conservational potential and sustainability in comparison with Farmers’ Practices (FP) in Nalgonda district of Telangana state during kharif-2020. The BIPM practices included application of farm yard manure; rice husk ash; clipping of seedlings; alleyways and weekly release of Trichogramma japonicum in the main field; wet seed treatment and foliar application with Pseudomonas fluorescens (BIPM 1), Trichoderma asperellum strain TAIK1 (BIPM 2) and Bacillus cabrialesii strain BIK3 (BIPM 3). Whereas, FP 1 with need-based insecticide spraying and FP 2 with schedule-based insecticide spraying and Untreated control with (UC) with no intervention. The observations were taken by visual counts at 15-day intervals. The incidence of Cnaphalocrocis medinalis was highest in UC (9.50), followed by BIPM 1 (7.25) and least in FP 2 (2.50) whereas the highest mean population of Apanteles sp. was found in the untreated control (13.75), followed by BIPM 3 (9.50) and least in FP 2 (4.25). The Benefit Cost Ratios (BCR) of BIPM 3 (1.68) were highest followed by BIPM 1 (1.64) and least in FP 2 (1.40) elucidating that BIPM practices can be more economically feasible. The Shannon-Wiener Index for species diversity and species evenness was higher in BIPM treatments as compared to farmers’ practices indicating the potential of these BIPM treatments in natural pest control and maintaining crop ecosystem stability.","PeriodicalId":15188,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Control","volume":"63 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140713714","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Population dynamics and diversity of Odonata (insecta) at Mini and Mahi rivers of Gujarat, India 印度古吉拉特邦米尼河和马希河的蜻蜓（昆虫）种群动态和多样性

Journal of Biological Control Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2024/35378

D. M. Rathod, S. Dholu, B. M. Parasharya

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Entomopathogens and their role in insect pest management 昆虫病原体及其在害虫管理中的作用

Journal of Biological Control Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2024/35752

KONTHOUJAM AMBEDKAR SINGH, Iddi Nangkar, Amol Landge, Meenakshi Rana, Seweta Srivastava

{"title":"Entomopathogens and their role in insect pest management","authors":"KONTHOUJAM AMBEDKAR SINGH, Iddi Nangkar, Amol Landge, Meenakshi Rana, Seweta Srivastava","doi":"10.18311/jbc/2024/35752","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2024/35752","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000Agricultural production faces significant challenges due to the loss of crop yields, highlighting the need for improvements in pest management methods to enhance productivity. Crop growers are increasingly pressured to minimize the use of chemical pesticides without compromising yields. However, managing pests has become more challenging due to pesticide resistance and limited product availability. Consequently, there is an urgent requirement for alternative approaches. Entomopathogens such as fungi, bacteria, viruses, and nematodes emerge as promising alternatives to broad-spectrum chemical insecticides. They have been widely employed to control insect pests in cultivated crops, employing successful strategies such as augmentation and classical biological control. These methods involve applying or introducing bacteria, baculoviruses, fungi, and nematodes. Utilizing entomopathogens offers numerous benefits beyond their effectiveness. These advantages encompass the capacity to treat expansive areas with a sole application, ensuring safety for both humans and non-target organisms. Additionally, their use leads to decreased pesticide residues in food, the conservation of natural enemies, and a boost in biodiversity within managed ecosystems. Entomopathogens present a viable solution by offering effective pest control while addressing environmental, human health, and ecosystem sustainability concerns. The primary emphasis of this review is on the present condition of bio-formulations, the pathogenicity associated with entomopathogens, their mode of action, and the possible implementation of diverse microbial formulations aimed at achieving sustainable pest management.\u0000","PeriodicalId":15188,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Control","volume":"1 4","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140715147","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Ultrastructure and morphometric characteristics of Oecophylla smaragdina (Fabricius, 1775) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Oecophylla smaragdina (Fabricius, 1775) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) 的超微结构和形态特征

Journal of Biological Control Pub Date : 2024-04-11 DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2024/35481

M. Karthick, B. Samuel, Iruthaya Kalai Selvam, C. SAGAYA RANI, R. AZHAGU RAJ

{"title":"Ultrastructure and morphometric characteristics of Oecophylla smaragdina (Fabricius, 1775) (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)","authors":"M. Karthick, B. Samuel, Iruthaya Kalai Selvam, C. SAGAYA RANI, R. AZHAGU RAJ","doi":"10.18311/jbc/2024/35481","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2024/35481","url":null,"abstract":"\u0000In this study, we explored various aspects of Oecophylla smaragdina, a potential biocontrol agent, evolution by examining its morphometric characteristics. We employed an intensive All-out search method (AOSM) to gather specimens from multiple locations in Vadakku Karaseri, Tamil Nadu. Our analysis involved measuring 16 morphological traits and indices, including Total Length, Head Width, Head Length, Eye Length and more, using specimens from five colonies in each locality. By calculating various morphometric indices, we assessed specific features and conducted a Principal Component Analysis (PCA) to determine the significance of head-related variables, antennae, and body size in shaping morphometric variation. Our study also revealed positive and negative associations between different morphometric variables, as highlighted by Pearson correlation coefficients. Furthermore, we used a Scanning Electron Microscope to examine the ultrastructure of the abdomen, revealing distinct features such as a one-jointed pedicel and modifications of the poison gland and stings. This comprehensive research provides valuable insights into O. smaragdina morphometric characteristics, enhancing our understanding of its variability and potential adaptations in various habitats.\u0000","PeriodicalId":15188,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Control","volume":"74 3","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2024-04-11","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"140713905","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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Functional response of green lacewing, Chrysoperla zastrowi silemmi (Esben-Petersen) to its prey, cabbage aphid, Brevicoryne brassicae L. 绿蛉 Chrysoperla zastrowi silemmi (Esben-Petersen) 对其猎物甘蓝蚜 Brevicoryne brassicae L 的功能反应

Journal of Biological Control Pub Date : 2023-11-30 DOI: 10.18311/jbc/2022/35545

P. Sree Chandana, Anil Sood, P. Sharma

{"title":"Functional response of green lacewing, Chrysoperla zastrowi silemmi (Esben-Petersen) to its prey, cabbage aphid, Brevicoryne brassicae L.","authors":"P. Sree Chandana, Anil Sood, P. Sharma","doi":"10.18311/jbc/2022/35545","DOIUrl":"https://doi.org/10.18311/jbc/2022/35545","url":null,"abstract":"Functional response influences the prey-predator interactions and hence is crucial for assessing the predatory potential of a given species. Laboratory studies were conducted at Dr. Y. S. Parmar University of Horticulture and Forestry, Solan, Himachal Pradesh, India during 2019-20 to assess the functional response of a generalist predator, Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben-Petersen) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) against the cabbage aphid, Brevicoryne brassicae L. The feeding efficiency of larvae of C. zastrowi sillemi against varying densities of aphid i.e. 5, 10, 15, 20 and 30 was evaluated. The number of aphids consumed differed with prey densities and it was in direct proportion to the host density. All the three instars of C. zastrowi sillemi followed type II functional response. The attack rate (a) of the third instar larvae was maximum compared to first and second instars indicating the higher efficiency of later instar in prey consumption. Other parameters viz., the effectiveness of predator (a/th) and maximum predation rate (K) also followed similar trend while the prey handling time (Th) by the first instar took longer period (0.50 h) compared to second and third instars (0.46 h and 0.27 h, respectively). Searching efficiency was highest in the third instar which can be attributed to the higher mobility of fully grown larvae.","PeriodicalId":15188,"journal":{"name":"Journal of Biological Control","volume":"127 22","pages":""},"PeriodicalIF":0.0,"publicationDate":"2023-11-30","publicationTypes":"Journal Article","fieldsOfStudy":null,"isOpenAccess":false,"openAccessPdf":"","citationCount":null,"resultStr":null,"platform":"Semanticscholar","paperid":"139197136","PeriodicalName":null,"FirstCategoryId":null,"ListUrlMain":null,"RegionNum":0,"RegionCategory":"","ArticlePicture":[],"TitleCN":null,"AbstractTextCN":null,"PMCID":"","EPubDate":null,"PubModel":null,"JCR":null,"JCRName":null,"Score":null,"Total":0}

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