Among the non-chemical insect control methods, biological is one of most effective human and environmentally friendly alternatives. One main methods application entomopathogenic fungi (EPF). Today, crop protection with EPF plays a key role in projects for sustainable management pests. have several advantages over conventional insecticides, including cost-effectiveness, high yield, absence harmful side-effects beneficial organisms, fewer chemical residues environment increased biodiversity...

The effect of temperature on the development predators Nephus includens (Kirsch) and bisignatus (Boheman) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) was studied. duration immature stages pre-oviposition period two predators, reared Planococcus citri (Risso) (Homoptera: Pseudococcidae) at eight constant temperatures (10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 32.5, 35, 37.5 ± 1°C), have been recorded. developmental zero (lower threshold) estimated to be 10.9 9.4°C, thermal 490.5 614.3 DD for N. bisignatus, respectively, using...

Entomopathogenic fungi are a special group of soil-dwelling microorganisms that infects and kills insects other arthropods through cuticle penetration. They currently used as biocontrol agents against insect plant pests play vital role in their management. Regardless entomopathogenic on the agriculture market, full potential has not yet been utterly explored. Up to date substantial research covered topic revealing numerous uses pest management but also ability endophytes, assisting host...

Τhe concept of remote insect surveillance at large spatial scales for many serious pests agricultural and medical importance has been introduced in a series our papers. We augment typical, low-cost plastic traps with the necessary optoelectronic sensors to guard entrance trap detect, time-stamp, GPS tag, and—in relevant cases—identify species incoming from their wingbeat. For every important crop pest, there are monitoring protocols be followed decide when initiate treatment procedure before...

Acoustic technology provides information difficult to obtain about stored insect behavior, physiology, abundance, and distribution. For example, acoustic detection of immature insects feeding hidden within grain is helpful for accurate monitoring because they can be more abundant than adults present in samples without adults. Modern engineering acoustics have been incorporated into decision support systems product management, but with somewhat limited use due device costs the skills needed...

The common grape vine, Vitis vinifera, is a widely known plant with commercial and pharmacological value. hosts variety of microorganisms as endophytes that can live within the tissues for considerable time period, or even their whole life cycle. fungus Beauveria bassiana well-studied endophyte which colonize plants in many ways different parts plant. In this study, we examined effect endophytic B. on growth V. vinifera. results demonstrated not only successful colonization endophyte, but...

Trichoderma fungi are promising candidates for biocontrol agents and plant growth promoters. atrobrunneum T. simmonsii were evaluated the control of soil-borne phytopathogenic fungi, in present study. Dual culture tests with Rhizoctonia solani Fusarium oxysporum f. sp. lycopersici used to conduct vitro evaluation. In presence Trichoderma, phytopathogen’s rate was inhibited up 59.70% R. 42.57% F. oxysporum. Greenhouse trials potted tomato plants demonstrated that caused a significant increase...

The aim of this work is to introduce new applications for Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs) in Agriculture and especially crop protection. All tests have been carried out the island Crete Greece. Specific are: a) detection symptoms (canopy discoloration) pest or disease infestation on olive trees, b) mapping Palm trees identification visible signs by red palm weevil Rhynchophorus ferrugineus large plantations, c) co-operation UAV with electronic traps that automatically count insects send...

The efficacy of bioacoustics in detecting the presence adult beetles inside grain mass was evaluated laboratory. A piezoelectric sensor and a portable acoustic emission amplifier connected with computer were used. Adults most common beetle pests stored wheat have been detected varying population densities (0.1, 0.5, 1, 2 adults per kilogram wheat). verification insect individuals achieved through automated signal parameterization classification. We tried out two different ways to detect...

There is ample evidence that entomopathogenic fungi can be used as alternative biological control agents for the management of insect pests in storage facilities. As market demands more environmentally friendly methods and chemical insecticides become increasingly obsolete, studies are being conducted to evaluate new strains their efficacy In this context, we tested ten species isolated from soil, belonging genera Cladosporium, Condenascus, Lecanicillium, Penicillium, long-term effects on...

The fumigant activity of essential oil vapors distilled from sweet basil Ocimum basilicum L. and spearmint Mentha spicata (Lamiaceae) were tested against two major stored products pests Ephestia kuehniella (Zeller) Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae). Various doses (0.5, 2.5, 5, 50, 250, 500, 1,000, 1,500 µl/liter air), for an exposure period 24 h, tested. oils subjected to gas chromatography-mass spectrometry analysis revealed that the compounds carvone (67.1%) limonene...

Greece’s olive oil production is significantly affected by the fruit fly Bactrocera oleae (Diptera: Tephritidae), and its presence perceived when it too late to act for damage recovery. In this work, some unexplored entomopathogenic fungi (EPFs) were studied their efficacy on pupae in soil samples. Olive grove samples collected evaluate effect of EPFs natural environment. The parameters that analyzed performance B. included adult survival time, pupa hatch mycelium dead adults. was...

The reproductive performance of the parasitoid Habrobracon hebetor (Say) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) against moths Anagasta kuehniella Zeller and Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) was studied in laboratory. analysis based on comparison parasitoid's life table parameters related to those its hosts at various conditions host density (daily supply 1, 5, 15, 30 full-grown larvae). estimated were intrinsic rate natural increase (rm), net (R0), mean generation time (G), finite...

We introduce a device for the automatic detecting and reporting of crawling insects in urban environments. It is monitoring pests that complies with context smart homes cities, compatible emerging discipline Internet Things (IoT). believe it can find its place every room hotel, hospital, military camp, residence. This box-shaped attracts targeted insect pests, senses entering insect, takes automatically picture internal space box. The e-trap includes strong attractants (pheromone and/or...

Entomopathogenic fungi (EPF) can colonize plant tissues and serve crops not only as biopesticides but also biostimulants that promote growth trigger defense mechanisms. In this context, field trials were conducted evaluating two commercial strains of the entomopathogen Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae), GHA (Botanigard) PPRI 5339 (Velifer® ES) a wild strain (AP0101) isolated from Achaia, Greece. The three investigated in for their endophytic effects on melon Cucumis melo...

Abstract. The main effects and interactions of adult age, access to food host deprivation, on the egg load Venturia canescens (Gravenhorst) (Hymenoptera: Ichneumonidae), a larval parasitoid Ephestia kuehniella (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) other pyralids, were studied in laboratory. Intraspecific variation number ovarioles was also studied. There positive significant correlation between wasp size both ovariole number, with reproductive system large wasps containing significantly more mature eggs...

The effect of temperature on development and survival Chilocorus bipustulatus L. (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae), a predator many scale insects, was studied under laboratory conditions. duration egg, first, second, third, fourth larval instars, pupa, preovioposition period at seven constant temperatures (15, 17.5, 20, 25, 30, 32.5, 35°C) measured. Development time decreased significantly with increasing within the range 15-30°C. Survival higher medium (17.5-30(ο)C) in comparison that more...

Abstract The khapra beetle, Trogoderma granarium Everts (Coleoptera: Dermestidae) is a very destructive pest of stored agricultural products and one the most important quarantine insect pests worldwide. Very strict legislation other measures are being taken by many countries so as to prevent introduction this avoid export restrictions on their products. In where beetle established or occasionally detected, classic management tactics improved new methods developed in order spread infestation...

Stored product pests can be detrimental to agricultural produce. As much as chemical pesticides are effective control agents, they involve several environmental and health risks. Within the framework of studies on alternative pest management methods, interest has focused a plethora plants whose extracts have demonstrated promising action insecticides. Azadirachta indica derived neem oil been extensively tested against many harmful insect species. In contrast, Cannabis sativa L. its main...

Increasing commercial demands from the textile and food industries are putting strong pressure on cultivation of cotton its derivatives to produce high yields. At same time, has nutrient irrigation requirements is highly susceptible insect pests. Coating seeds with beneficial fungi could address these problems. The aim this study was investigate growth using (A) conventional (B) coated entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana (Hypocreales: Cordycipitaceae). experiment conducted in a...

The reproductive performance of the parasitoid Habrobracon hebetor (Say) (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) against moths Anagasta kuehniella Zeller and Plodia interpunctella (Hübner) (Lepidoptera: Pyralidae) was studied in laboratory. analysis based on comparison parasitoid's life table parameters related to those its hosts at various conditions host density (daily supply 1, 5, 15, 30 full-grown larvae). estimated were intrinsic rate natural increase (rm), net (Ro), mean generation time (G), finite...

The insecticidal virulence of various entomopathogenic fungal isolates retrieved from soil samples was tested on adults the granary weevil Sitophilus granarius (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae). Bioassays were carried out in laboratory where experimental sprayed with 1 mL conidial suspension (108 conidia/mL) each isolate. Mortality recorded at 7, 14, and 21 days after exposure. Mean mortality, mean lethal time, survival, hazard effect estimated for Two Beauveria bassiana (Balsamo) Vuillemin...