Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Saim Khalid, Hadi Mohsen Oqaibi, Muhammad Aqib, Yaser Hafeez
Summary: This paper presents an approach for early pest detection using deep learning and convolutional neural networks. State-of-the-art models were used on an image dataset to achieve better performance in small pest detection.
Review
Ecology
Sasha Vasconcelos, Mattias Jonsson, Ruben Heleno, Francisco Moreira, Pedro Beja
Summary: Agricultural policies in the EU are promoting organic management and integrated pest management (IPM) as environmentally friendly alternatives. While organic management benefits biodiversity, the effects of IPM are less understood. A meta-analysis on olive crops showed that IPM relies heavily on intensive practices and uses chemical control. Biocontrol potential and herbivore pressure were similar in conventional management and IPM, but higher in organic management. The study highlights the need for a shift to more comprehensive IPM practices and non-chemical inputs in organic olive crops.
BASIC AND APPLIED ECOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Agronomy
Patrick L. Cahill, Ian C. Davidson, Javier A. Atalah, Chris Cornelisen, Grant A. Hopkins
Summary: Pests in bivalve aquaculture pose challenges to productivity and sustainability. Implementing integrated pest management (IPM) principles can improve economic and environmental outcomes. While IPM has been applied in some cases, data gaps and implementation barriers need to be addressed.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Jonathan Willow, Ana I. I. Silva, Clauvis Nji Tizi Taning, Guy Smagghe, Eve Veromann
Summary: Due to the growth of the medical Cannabis industry, this article discusses recent advancements in RNA interference (RNAi)-based crop protection research and development that can be applied to medical Cannabis cultivation. The increasing pest pressure in both indoor and outdoor Cannabis production systems, along with the need for effective nonchemical pest control methods for medical purposes, is considered. The development of RNAi strategies for protecting medical Cannabis is believed to play a significant role in maximizing success in this expanding industry. However, there are still knowledge gaps concerning the biosafety of RNA pesticides from a human toxicological perspective, given the medical context of Cannabis product use. Furthermore, further research is required to optimize Cannabis transformation and micropropagation, explore cutting-edge RNAi techniques for different Cannabis-pest scenarios, and investigate the combined application of RNAi and biological control methods in medical Cannabis cultivation.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Agronomy
Zhenya Ilieva, Tanya Lazarova, Aleksander Mitev, Arben Myrta
Summary: The study showed that the new fumigant DMDS has a significant nematocidal effect on root-knot nematodes and can increase cucumber yield. Although DMDS has a negative impact on non-target nematodes, this impact is temporary and will recover to previous levels within five months. Therefore, DMDS can be effectively incorporated into soil integrated pest management programs in the protected crop industry in Europe.
Article
Agronomy
Miguel A. A. Dionisio, Francisco J. J. Calvo
Summary: This study demonstrates the potential of augmentative releases of the egg parasitoid Trichogramma achaeae for the biological control of Chrysodeixis chalcites, a major pest on banana crops. Compared to conventional chemical control, the release of T. achaeae significantly increased parasitism and reduced the need for pesticide applications. In addition, there were no significant differences in larval abundance and plant damage severity between the biological control and chemical control treatments.
Article
Engineering, Electrical & Electronic
Mark Jacob Schrader, Peter Smytheman, Elizabeth H. Beers, Lav R. Khot
Summary: This note introduces the development of a plug-in imaging system for pest population monitoring, which captures the temporal population dynamics of codling moths. The system, with its features of power conservation, low cost, and potential for scaling to commercial applications, has shown reliable performance in field evaluations.
Article
Mathematics
Airen Zhou
Summary: This paper investigates an integrated pest management model with pulsed diffusion. We use the stroboscopic mapping of discrete dynamic system to obtain important lemmas. Based on these lemmas, we provide conditions for the global asymptotic stability of the periodic solution of the pest eradication boundary, derive the conditions for the permanence of the investigated system, and verify the theoretical results through numerical simulations. Furthermore, we find that increased dispersal has the opposite effect on integrated pest management. In conclusion, impulsive diffusion, spraying pesticides, and releasing natural enemies play a crucial role in integrated pest management.
Article
Entomology
Adriane da Fonseca Duarte, Juliano de Bastos Pazini, Aline Costa Padilha, Joao Pedro Robe Fagundes, Juliano Lessa Pinto Duarte, Uemerson Silva da Cunha, Daniel Bernardi
Summary: Black fungus gnat larvae are a major pest in greenhouse and nursery crops, and they are difficult to control in Brazil due to the lack of registered insecticides. This study found that malathion and thiamethoxam have high mortality rates for these larvae. Acetamiprid and novaluron were also identified as effective control tools.
JOURNAL OF ECONOMIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Review
Horticulture
Xi Zhou, Chongxi Yang, Sabina Yesmin, Md Ashraful Islam, Apurbo Sarkar
Summary: This study analyzed the global research trends and significance of integrated pest management (IPM) using bibliometric methods, and proposed future research directions. The study evaluated 1217 articles and utilized various tools and techniques, such as Biblioshiny and CiteSpace, to convert, process, visualize, and evaluate the data. Additionally, the study revealed the research foci and themes of the IPM domain through keyword analysis and strategic coordinate mapping. It also identified key gaps in existing research and suggested avenues for future studies.
Article
Entomology
Ahmed Boughdad, Khalid Haddi, Amir El Bouazzati, Anas Nassiri, Abdessalem Tahiri, Chahrazade El Anbri, Taoufik Eddaya, Abedlhamid Zaid, Antonio Biondi
Summary: The spotted wing drosophila, an invasive pest native to Asia, has invaded crops in Europe, the Americas, and now Africa, particularly affecting soft fruit production. The study in northwestern Morocco reveals a significant infestation of D. suzukii in fields growing small berries, with seasonal peaks between March to June and November to December. Mass trapping experiments showed the red-colored trap baited with baker's yeast and sugar to be the most effective in controlling the pest in raspberry fields.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
D. Adeline Yeh, Bingyan Dai, Miguel I. Gomez, Vaughn M. Walton
Summary: This study utilizes a novel bioeconomic simulation framework to demonstrate the potential of incorporating fruit sampling in control strategies to reduce reliance on pesticides and control D. suzukii infestation. These findings provide valuable insights into the economic feasibility of using monitoring-based pest control strategies in organic berry production, with the assessment framework shedding light on the economics of pest management.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2023)
Review
Agronomy
Andrzej Bieganowski, Karl-Heinz Dammer, Anna Siedliska, Malgorzata Bzowska-Bakalarz, Pawel K. Beres, Katarzyna Dabrowska-Zielinska, Michael Pflanz, Michael Schirrmann, Andreas Garz
Summary: The implementation of precision farming technologies requires precise determination of insect infestation in farmer's fields, which is currently done manually with low efficiency. Scientists and practitioners are working on automating this process through two complementary approaches: direct insect identification and indirect monitoring of insect damage. The goal is to develop real-time and cost-effective systems that can be widely used among farmers, possibly through integrating various techniques into a single measurement system.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Dan Jeric Arcega Rustia, Lin-Ya Chiu, Chen-Yi Lu, Ya-Fang Wu, Sheng-Kuan Chen, Jui-Yung Chung, Ju-Chun Hsu, Ta-Te Lin
Summary: The development of an intelligent and integrated pest and disease management system, called IPDM-P-2, has enabled automatic detection and recognition of major greenhouse insect pests, as well as measurement of environmental conditions. The system has been installed in tomato and orchid greenhouses for over 1368 days, leading to significant yearly reductions in insect pest count. This innovative approach showcases the potential benefits of using data-driven IPM strategies to support farm managers in making informed decisions.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Clare Sampson, Jude Bennison, William D. J. Kirk
Summary: The study found that western flower thrips can overwinter in strawberry crops in central England and that overwintering can affect the thrips population in the following season. Thrips were found breeding on crop weeds throughout the year, and control measures may need to be taken to prevent pest build-up in second-year crops.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2021)
Article
Agronomy
Nathalie Brenard, Lien Bosmans, Herwig Leirs, Luc De Bruyn, Vincent Sluydts, Rob Moerkens
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2020)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Oscar Crespo, Carmen Robles, Leticia Ruiz, Dirk Janssen
ANNALS OF APPLIED BIOLOGY
(2020)
Review
Virology
Leticia Ruiz Garcia, Dirk Janssen
Article
Entomology
R. Moerkens, D. Janssen, N. Brenard, Eva Reybroeck, Maria del Mar Tellez, Estefania Rodriguez, L. Bosmans, H. Leirs, V Sluydts
Summary: The study examines the use of generalist and specialist predators in biocontrol programs for greenhouse vegetable crops, focusing on developing predator-prey decision models based on extensive field data to predict when pest control should be initiated. The study did not involve complex mathematical models but instead used a simple empirical approach, showing satisfactory biocontrol models which, when combined with standardized monitoring protocols, can be implemented in decision-making tools. In the future, additional data will allow for a machine learning approach incorporating parameters like temperature, humidity, and time.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2021)
Review
Agronomy
Leonardo Velasco, Leticia Ruiz, Luis Galipienso, Luis Rubio, Dirk Janssen
Article
Plant Sciences
Leticia Ruiz, Carmelo Lopez, Belen Pico, Dirk Janssen
Summary: CGMMV poses a serious threat to melon production globally, with no resistant cultivars available on the market and only wild species showing some resistance. Testing different Cucumis species revealed varying levels of susceptibility to CGMMV, with Freeman's Cucumber showing potential as a candidate for breeding programs aiming to develop resistant commercial melon cultivars.
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
Dirk Janssen, Leticia Ruiz
Editorial Material
Plant Sciences
D. Janssen, C. Garcia, L. Ruiz
Article
Plant Sciences
Dirk Janssen, Almudena Simon, Maher Boulares, Leticia Ruiz
Summary: Transmission parameters of ToLCNDV-ES differ between zucchini and tomato plants, with significantly higher transmission efficiency in zucchini. This may explain the different incidences of ToLCNDV-ES in zucchini and tomato crops in Spain. The results are also important for virus management and the trade and transport of infected plant material.
Article
Plant Sciences
Josemaria Delgado-Martin, Leticia Ruiz, Dirk Janssen, Leonardo Velasco
Summary: This study investigated the control of cucumber green mottle mosaic virus (CGMMV) using topical application of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA). The results showed that spraying plants with dsRNA significantly reduced CGMMV symptoms and virus accumulation. Additionally, dsRNA exhibited mobility in the plants. However, no protective effect of dsRNA was observed in the experiments with tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV).
FRONTIERS IN PLANT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Infectious Diseases
Vincent Sluydts, Siriwardana Rampalage Sarathchandra, Anna Pia Piscitelli, Natalie Van Houtte, Sophie Gryseels, Anne Mayer-Scholl, Nadja Seyhan Bier, Nyo Me Htwe, Jens Jacob
Summary: Leptospirosis is a prevalent zoonotic disease, and Sri Lanka has one of the heaviest disease burdens globally. By studying small mammals and their interactions with humans, we can gain a better understanding of the transmission pathways of this disease.
PLOS NEGLECTED TROPICAL DISEASES
(2022)
Article
Plant Sciences
Dirk Janssen, Carmen Garcia, Leticia Ruiz
Summary: This is the first report of cactus virus X in Spain, specifically in dragon fruit plants. It highlights the importance of testing for this virus to prevent further spread in Europe.
AUSTRALASIAN PLANT DISEASE NOTES
(2022)
Article
Green & Sustainable Science & Technology
Ralph De Witte, Dirk Janssen, Samir Sayadi Gmada, Carmen Garcia-Garcia
Summary: Consumer demands and legislation require sustainable greenhouse horticulture. An expert panel in Almeria, Spain, examined pedagogical practices for transferring technology and knowledge to improve greenhouse horticulture sustainability. On-farm/business demonstrations, participatory education, and co-learning were identified as the best methods for sustainable agriculture/horticulture training. The panel recommended exploring participatory education and co-learning further, while reducing the dominance of virtual and classroom education.
Article
Horticulture
Belen Roman, Pedro Gomez, Dirk Janssen, Leticia Ruiz
Summary: Tomato leaf curl New Delhi virus (ToLCNDV) is a whitefly-transmitted virus that causes damage in Cucurbitaceae and Solaneceae crops worldwide. The identification of key genes for ToLCNDV resistance is essential for the development of resistant plants. This study investigated the molecular basis of ToLCNDV resistance in different varieties of C. melo and C. moschata.