A5071384938- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Plant and animal studies
- Lepidoptera: Biology and Taxonomy
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Entomological Studies and Ecology
- Hemiptera Insect Studies
- Diverse Aspects of Tourism Research
- History and Developments in Astronomy
- Cruise Tourism Development and Management
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Coleoptera Taxonomy and Distribution
- Animal Ecology and Behavior Studies
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Agricultural pest management studies
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Fossil Insects in Amber
- Weed Control and Herbicide Applications
- Insects and Parasite Interactions
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Hymenoptera taxonomy and phylogeny
Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada
2013-2023
Ottawa Research and Development Centre
2008-2023
Agriculture and Food
2023
The University of Queensland
2023
Medical College of Wisconsin
2022
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
2020
Art Research Centre of the Slovak Academy of Sciences
2008
University of Bedfordshire
2008
National Association of Friendship Centres
2007
Oxford University Press (United Kingdom)
1998
The brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorpha halys (Stål), native to China, Japan, and Korea, has emerged as a harmful invasive pest of variety crops in North America Europe. Asian egg parasitoid Trissolcus japonicus been identified the most promising agent for classical biological control H. populations. A 4-year study evaluated fundamental ecological host ranges T. well its phenology impact on populations fruit orchards range northern China. In laboratory no-choice tests, developmental...
Abstract Microgastrine wasps are among the most species‐rich and numerous parasitoids of caterpillars (Lepidoptera). They often host‐specific thus extensively used in biological control efforts figure prominently trophic webs. However, their extraordinary diversity coupled with occurrence many cryptic species produces a significant taxonomic impediment. We present release results 8 years (2004–2011) DNA barcoding microgastrine wasps. Currently they best represented group parasitoid...
We report the first detection of Trissolcusjaponicus , an exotic Asian egg parasitoid and primary candidate for classical biological control invasive brown marmorated stink bug, Halyomorphahalys in Canada. Twenty-eight emerged from H.halys mass a site heavily infested by Chilliwack, British Columbia, 2018. This was deployed retrieved as part ongoing sentinel surveys natural enemies 2017–2018 coastal interior Columbia (total 1,496 clusters at 16 sites). The identification T.japonicus based on...
Abstract The third objective of the Convention on Biological Diversity, fair and equitable sharing benefits arising out use genetic resources was further developed when Nagoya Protocol Access Benefit Sharing came into effect in 2014. Interpretation how this agreement is being implemented wide-ranging there are implications for biological control. A survey control workers indicated that while some countries have facilitated access to resources, requirements other impeded implementation. There...
Abstract Europe lags far behind Australia, New Zealand, Canada and the USA in terms of implementing regulatory procedures for import release invertebrate biological control agents (IBCAs). A number standards, documents guidelines have been produced over recent years an attempt to harmonize regulation IBCA introduction into Europe. Despite these efforts, member countries any form remains low, with many industries, practitioners regulators fearing that a system would render process approval...
The Nagoya Protocol is a supplementary agreement to the Convention on Biological Diversity that provides framework for effective implementation of fair and equitable sharing benefits arising out utilization genetic resources, including invertebrate biological control agents. came into force 12 October 2014, requires signatories countries acceding develop legal ensure access benefit-sharing compliance. community practice needs comply with benefit regulations under Protocol. IOBC Global...
Abstract The introduction of an exotic species may alter food webs within the ecosystem and significantly affect biodiversity indigenous at different trophic levels. It has been postulated that recent brown marmorated stinkbug ( Halyomorpha halys (Stål)) represents evolutionary trap for native parasitoids, as they accept H. egg masses a host but produce no viable progeny. Interspecific interactions between European parasitoid, Trissolcus cultratus (Mayr), Asian japonicus (Ashmead), were...
Abstract The Convention on Biological Diversity and the Nagoya Protocol establish that genetic resources shall be accessed only upon existence of prior informed consent country provides those benefits arising from their utilization shared. Pursuant to both agreements several countries have adopted regulations access benefit-sharing. These created a challenging obstacle classical biological control weeds. This paper reviews experiences Argentina, Brazil, South Africa, USA, Canada CABI in...
Abstract Microplitis mediator (Haliday) is being considered for introduction into Saskatchewan to augment the biological control of bertha armyworm, Mamestra configurata Walker. It was reared in laboratory on larvae armyworm. Notes life history and descriptions egg three larval stages are given.
Release of transgenic insect-resistant crops creates the potential not only for insect pest to evolve resistance but escape transgenes that may confer novel or enhanced fitness-related traits through hybridization with their wild relatives. The differential response diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) populations in eastern and western Canada Bt-producing (GT) Brassica napus fitness GT B. weedy rapa x hybrid (F1, BC1, BC2) were studied. Comparative bioassays using neonates 4th instars...
Plant bugs belonging to the genus Lygus Hahn (Hemiptera: Miridae) are important pests of a wide variety North American crops. Efforts use biological control as one strategy in an integrated pest management approach have been impeded by poor understanding endoparasitoids, particularly species genera Leiophron Nees and Peristenus Foerster (Hymenoptera: Braconidae) many which parasitize nymphal stages Lygus, among other Miridae. The taxonomy associated with agricultural habitats is reviewed...