Fungus gnats (Sciaridae) are one of the most devastating pests on mushroom farms. Generally, they controlled using relatively inefficient physical means, like sticky or pheromone traps, with chemical pesticides. Here, we have proposed an integrated fungus gnat control system combining a UV-A LED source at 365 nm and high-power laser diode 445 nm. The serves light trap, since previous studies co...

Plant essential oils from 20 plant species were tested for their insecticidal activity against larvae of Lycoriella ingenua (Dufour) (Diptera: Sciaridae) by using a fumigation bioassay. Good insecticidal activity (>90%) against larvae of L. ingenua was achieved with essential oils of caraway seed Carum carvi (L.)], lemongrass [Cymbopogon citratus (D.C.) Stapf.], mandarine (Citrus reticulate Bla...

Deceptive flowers decoy pollinators by advertising a reward, which finally is not provided. Numerous deceptive plants are pollinated Diptera, but the attractive cues and strategies only identified in few cases. A typical fly-deceptive plant genus Aristolochia , evolved sophisticated trap to temporarily capture pollinators. Though rarely demonstrated experimental approaches, species believed che...

A new species of black fungus gnat from Canada, Peyerimhoffiajaschhoforum sp. n., is presented with a description, illustrations, biotope information and a brief discussion of the placement and concept of the genus Peyerimhoffia. P.jaschhoforum is characterized by a unique gonostylar structure where the apex is hollowed but not enclosed and contains a mass of mega setae housed within. P.jaschho...