Applied Entomology and Biological Pest Control in Orchard Systems
A special issue of Horticulturae (ISSN 2311-7524). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Pest Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (7 January 2024) | Viewed by 488
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The purpose of this Special Issue is to contribute to the dissemination of new knowledge and results related to applied entomology and biological pest control in orchard systems crops through the conservation of existing natural enemies, introduction to new natural enemies and the foundation of a permanent population, and mass rearing and periodic release, either on a seasonal basis or inundatively. However, we will also cover strategies related to reducing toxic pesticide use such as resistant varieties, the use of biopesticides, cultural methods that reduce pest abundance or damage, methods of manipulating pest mating or host-finding behavior, and, in some cases, physical methods of control.
Dr. Laura Delia Ortega-Arenas
Guest Editor
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- insect vectors
- natural enemies
- integrated pest management
