We describe the vertical and horizontal distribution of the cotton aphid Aphis gossypii Glover within a cotton plant in two cotton (Gossypium hirsutum Linnaeus) cultivars (BRS Safira and BRS Rubí) with colored fiber over the time. Measurements of aphid population dynamics and distribution in the cotton plants were recorded in intervals of seven days. The number of apterous or alate aphids and t...

The green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea (Steph.) (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae), is a generalist predator in its larval stage of most species of soft bodied insect pests, especially aphids, whiteflies, thrips, coccids, and mealy bugs. This predator had been recorded in different regions in Saudi Arabia as indigenous species. The fitness of this indigenous predator for controlling the aphid, Aphis gos...

Chili is one of the important commodities in Indonesia. cultivation faces many obstacles, leading to a decrease production, such as virus infections. Yellow leaf curl and curly top viruses are groups that often found chili fields. This research was conducted investigate effect intercropping (basil-chili) suppressing viral diseases, especially yellow viruses. A Randomized block design used for t...