When assessing the reproductive potential of laboratory-reared predatory insects, the role of males is often neglected, although they may have a signiÞcant impact on the reproductive output of their female mates. The current study investigated the effect of age and diet of males on the reproductive capacity of the anthocorid predator Orius laevigatus (Fieber) (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae). The test...

Intercropping of aromatic plants provides an environmentally benign route to reducing pest damage in agroecosystems. However, the effect intercropping on natural enemies, another element which may be vital success integrated management approach, varies different systems. Rosemary, Rosmarinus officinalis L. (Lamiaceae), has been reported repellent many insect species. In this study, impact sweet...

The survey of the distribution and damage new pest Spodoptera frugiperda is an important activity to determine appropriate control measures. In addition, search for natural enemies also needed as alternative controlling these pests. purpose this study was level types found in several locations Banyumas Regency. method used perposive random sampling Regency five sub-districts, namely Ajibarang, ...