Publications for:

beneficial = Macrolophus pygmaeus (predator)
pest = Phthorimaea absoluta

found 24 publications:

2022

Lethal effects of nano and commercial formulations of abamectin on Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) and its mirid predators Macrolophus pygmaeus and Nesidiocoris tenuis
International Journal of Tropical Insect Science (2022) 42 (3), 2183-2193
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2021

Distribution, abundance and natural enemies of the invasive tomato leafminer, Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in Kenya
Bulletin of Entomological Research (2021) 111 (6), 658-673
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The effect of banker plants and pre-plant release on the establishment and pest control of Macrolophus pygmaeus in tomato greenhouses
Journal of Pest Science (2021) 94 (2), 297-307
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Combination of generalist predators, Nesidiocoris tenuis and Macrolophus pygmaeus, with a companion plant, Sesamum indicum: What benefit for biological control of Tuta absoluta?
PLoS ONE (2021) 16 (9 - e0257925)
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2019

Natural enemies of Tuta absoluta in the Mediterranean basin, Europe and South America
Biocontrol Science and Technology (2019) 29 (6), 578-609
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Bottom-up effects of irrigation, fertilization and plant resistance on Tuta absoluta: implications for Integrated Pest Management
Journal of Pest Science (2019) 92 (4), 1359-1370
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Functional response of the mirid predators Dicyphus bolivari and Dicyphus errans and their efficacy as biological control agents of Tuta absoluta on tomato
Journal of Pest Science (2019) 92 (4), 1457-1466
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2018

Functional response and multiple predator effects of two generalist predators preying on Tuta absoluta eggs
Pest Management Science (2018) 74 (2), 332-339
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2017

Betraying its presence: identification of the chemical signal released by Tuta absoluta-infested tomato plants that guide generalist predators toward their prey
Arthropod-Plant Interactions (2017) 11 (2), 111-120
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Survival of a specialist natural enemy experiencing resource competition with an omnivorous predator when sharing the invasive prey Tuta absoluta
Ecology and Evolution (2017) 7 (20), 8329-8337
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2015

Functional response of Macrolophus pygmaeus (Rambur) and Nesidiocoris tenuis (Reuter) feeding on two different prey species
Archives of Phytopathology and Plant Protection (2015) 48 (17-20), 910-920
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Tuta absoluta-induced plant volatiles: attractiveness towards the generalist predator Macrolophus pygmaeus
Arthropod-Plant Interactions (2015) 9 (5), 465-476
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Apparent competition between major pests reduces pest population densities on tomato crop, but not yield loss
Journal of Pest Science (2015) 88 (4), 793-803
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2014

A comparative life history study of two mirid bugs preying on Tuta absoluta and Ephestia kuehniella eggs on tomato crops: implications for biological control
BioControl (2014) 59 (2), 175-183
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Response of the zoophytophagous predators Macrolophus pygmaeus and Nesidiocoris tenuis to volatiles of uninfested plants and to plants infested by prey or conspecifics
BioControl (2014) 59 (6), 707-718
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2013

Suitability of the pest-plant system Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae)-tomato for Trichogramma (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) parasitoids and insights for biological control
Journal of Economic Entomology (2013) 106 (6), 2310-2321
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Potential for combined use of parasitoids and generalist predators for biological control of the key invasive tomato pest Tuta absoluta
Journal of Pest Science (2013) 86 (3), 533-541
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2012

Experimental studies on Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in protected tomato crops in France: biological control and integrated crop protection
EPPO Bulletin (2012) 42 (2), 234-240
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Use of predatory mirids for control of the tomato borer Tuta absoluta (Meyrick) in Sardinian greenhouse tomatoes
EPPO Bulletin (2012) 42 (2), 255-259
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Biologie et complexe des ennemis naturels de Tuta absoluta à Mostaganem (Algérie)
[Biology and complex of natural enemies of Tuta absoluta in Mostaganem (Algeria)]
EPPO Bulletin (2012) 42 (2), 268-274
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Prospects for the biological control of Tuta absoluta in tomatoes of the Mediterranean basin
Pest Management Science (2012) 68 (9), 1215-1222
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2011

Side effects of selected insecticides on the Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae) predators Macrolophus pygmaeus and Nesidiocoris tenuis (Hemiptera: Miridae)
Journal of Pest Science (2011) 84 (4), 513-520
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Toxicity of emamectin benzoate to adults of Nesidiocoris tenuis Reuter, Macrolophus pygmaeus (Rambur) (Heteroptera, Miridae) and Diglyphus isaea Walker (Hymenoptera, Eulophidae) on tomato plants. Semi-field studies
Spanish Journal of Agricultural Research (2011) 9 (2), 617-622
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2009

Suitability of the tomato borer Tuta absoluta as prey for Macrolophus pygmaeus and Nesidiocoris tenuis
Journal of Applied Entomology (2009) 133 (4), 292-296
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