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Volume 5, Issue 2 (2025)

Unveiling neglected pollinators: Worldwide perspectives on the floral associations of velvet ants (Hymenoptera: Mutillidae and Myrmosidae)
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Written by Daniel R. Cooper   Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
Interactions between plants and animals are a fundamental theme in ecological studies, with pollination being among the most thoroughly investigated processes. Although certain insect groups have historically dominated pollination research due to their abundance and effectiveness, many lesser-known flower visitors also warrant attention. Velvet ants (Hymenoptera: Mutillidae and Myrmosidae) provide a compelling case study, as their ecological traits, including feeding behavior, remain poorly unde
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Combining Residual Contact Insecticides with Long-Lasting Insecticide-Treated Nets to Limit Dispersal and Damage by Stored Product Insects
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Written by Sofia Almeida   Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
Long-lasting insecticide-incorporated netting (LLIN) serves as a physical and chemical barrier to insects and has demonstrated potential for pest suppression in both pre- and post-harvest agricultural contexts. Incorporating LLIN into existing integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, alongside standard approaches such as residual contact insecticides, could strengthen pest control in food storage facilities. This study investigated whether LLIN (0.34% alpha-cypermethrin, BASF) could enhance
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Osmia cornuta Outperforms Osmia bicornis as a Managed Pollinator in Cherry and Apple Orchards
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Written by Kenji Nakamura   Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
Reliance on traditional pollinators like the honeybee Apis mellifera and the bumblebee Bombus terrestris carries inherent risks, can disrupt wild pollinator populations, and does not always produce optimal fruit pollination. Mason bees, particularly Osmia cornuta and Osmia bicornis, are increasingly considered as managed alternatives, yet their effectiveness for fruit trees remains poorly characterized. In this study, we compared the performance of these two species in two cherry orchards and fo
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Using Mulch for Agroecological Pest Management in Potatoes—Slowed Population Growth of Leptinotarsa decemlineata
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Written by Thomas Berger   Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
Even in organically managed potato fields, Leptinotarsa decemlineata is frequently controlled using chemical pesticides. Mulching presents a promising alternative for suppressing egg deposition and larval populations of L. decemlineata. We evaluated its effects through three field trials, each replicated four times, comparing unmulched control plots (a) with plots mulched using grass-clover (b) or triticale-vetch (c). In 2020 and 2021, larvae and their developmental stages were monitored twice w
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Impact of Management Approaches on Apple Arthropod Pests in Europe: A Meta-Analytical Review
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Written by Maria Gonzalez   Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
Apple (Malus domestica Borkh.) is one of Europe’s most important fruit crops, yet its orchards are home to over 200 species of plant-feeding arthropods, some of which cause significant economic damage. The combination of pest pressure, consumer preference for pesticide-free fruit, and EU sustainability policies makes effective pest control crucial to achieve the aesthetic quality required in the fresh fruit market. This study aimed to identify the most effective strategies for lowering arthropod
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A Study on the Diversity of Flower-Visiting Hoverflies (Diptera: Syrphidae) in Maquis Shrublands Near Ajaccio, South-Western Corsica, France
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Written by Chinedu Okafor   Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
Hoverflies (Syrphidae, Diptera), comprising approximately 6,000 species across 200 genera globally, represent a highly diverse and ecologically significant group of pollinators, second only to wild bees (Hymenoptera). This study examined the diversity of flower-visiting Syrphidae within low shrubland maquis habitats across three compensatory sites in the Ajaccio area (Corsica, France). In total, 138 hoverfly individuals were collected, encompassing 27 species from 16 genera. Among the subfamilie
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Projected Distribution and Occurrence Risk of the Floodwater Mosquito Aedes vexans (Meigen, 1830) in the Netherlands
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Written by Hannah Wright   Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
  The floodwater mosquito Aedes vexans (Meigen, 1830) is a species known for causing substantial nuisance and for its role as a vector of several arboviruses. Its range is anticipated to undergo shifts due to future changes in climate and land use, making it essential to understand these dynamics for assessing disease risk. The present study investigates habitat suitability and occurrence probability of A. vexans, focusing on the Netherlands as a case study. Occurrence data were obtained from th
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Evaluation of Trap Crops and the Presence of the Predator Nabis americoferus for the Management of the Tarnished Plant Bug in Strawberries
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Written by Amina El-Sayed   Published on Vol 5 Issue 2, 2025
The tarnished plant bug (Lygus lineolaris) (Hemiptera: Miridae) is a generalist herbivore that poses major challenges for strawberry production by reducing both yield and fruit quality. To support the development of integrated pest management strategies, this study assessed host use and reproductive responses of TPB under different ecological manipulations. Experimental arenas were established with strawberry plants and exposed to four treatments: strawberries alone, strawberries with the predat
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