Research Articles
New Distributional Record for Balcha Indica in Eastern West Virginia Discovered During Emerald Ash Borer Parasitoid Recovery Surveys
Discovery of parasitoid wasp Balcha indica in Eastern West Virginia during EAB surveys represents hope for biological control of the devastating emerald ash borer.
Green Warfare: How Scientists are Winning the Battle Against Greenhouse Whiteflies
Discover how integrated biological and chemical control methods are revolutionizing greenhouse whitefly management through synergistic approaches.
Minnesota's Hidden Forest War: The Parasite Complex of the Larch Sawfly
How Minnesota scientists built a precise parasite complex to combat the invasive larch sawfly and reclaim their forests.
Nature's Allies in the Fight Against Schistosomiasis
Exploring biological control strategies using predators and parasites to combat schistosomiasis-bearing snails in a sustainable approach.
The Fly Midwife: How Archytas marmoratus is Revolutionizing Sustainable Pest Control
Discover how Archytas marmoratus, a beneficial tachinid fly, is being reared for biological pest control and its potential in sustainable agriculture.
The Secret War in Your Garden: Insect Parasites of the Darksided Cutworm
Discover the fascinating world of insect parasites that naturally control darksided cutworm populations in Ontario's agricultural fields.
The Secret Parasite: How a Tiny Worm Infiltrates the Brown Stink Bug
Discover how mermithid nematodes parasitize the brown stink bug Euschistus servus, offering potential for biological pest control in sustainable agriculture.
The Hidden Dance of Aphids and Their Parasitoid
Exploring the complex ecological relationship between cabbage aphids and the parasitic wasp Diaeretiella rapae, and why parasitism rates differ in and outside of colonies.
The Tiny Wasps That Can't Be Told Apart: A Biometrical Detective Story
Discover how biometrics helps scientists identify nearly identical Trichogramma wasps for effective biological pest control in agriculture.
The Invisible Vampire of the Olive Groves: Uncovering the Secrets of Parlatoria Oleae
Discover the ecological secrets of Parlatoria oleae, a tiny scale insect threatening Egypt's olive and plum trees, and the natural solutions for sustainable pest management.