We tested the hypothesis that intensity and duration of Macrosiphum euphorbiae infestations in tomato depend on both age (phenological stage) host plant initial number aphids present colony. compared effects three levels infestation two phenological stages (pre-flowering flowering stages) curves. The position peak over time was significantly affected by phase. Populations M. reached highest abu...

Tuta absoluta, Bemisia tabaci and Macrosiphum eurphorbiae are important pests of tomato in Cameroon. The effect EM a biopesticide containing Bacillus thuringiensis as active ingredient was evaluated on the suppression these pests. A completely randomized design with 4 treatments [control (T0); 10 ml/l (T1); 20 (T2); 30 (T3)] 3 replications were used. sprayed weekly for seven weeks. variation in...

Research goal: Based on the information obtained from literature Inula viscosa, in particular insecticidal and antifungal capacities of this plant, aim work was to carry out further experiments a macerate based microorganisms algae order evaluate bio stimulant biocontrol rose plants seed. Materials Methods: The experiments, which started January 2021, were conducted greenhouses CREA-OF Pescia (...

Abstract Dropping behavior is an effective antipredator defense utilized by many insects including aphids, which drop from plants to lower plant parts or underlying substrates avoid attack predatory invertebrates. While research commonly focusses on triggers of dropping, less attention given what happens prey individuals following escape drops. In this study, the duration tonic immobility, reco...