Abstract A novel wireworm ‘probe’ trap is described, characterized, and used in field trials to (i) determine effects of different spring tillage treatments on its efficiency capturing Agriotes obscurus L. Coleoptera: Elateridae wireworms; (ii) assess ability predict crop damage. In pot trials, attractiveness other species was determined. a forage/grass field, included: ploughing, rototilling, ...

New pest management solutions are needed to control soil invertebrates (insects, nematodes, mollusks) in order implement the goals of European Green Deal. Natural volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as 1-octen-3-ol and 3-octanone, emitted by entomopathogenic fungus Metarhizium brunneum could be part solution. Three major crop pests, Agriotes lineatus (wireworm), Diabrotica virgifera (corn ro...

Abstract Plant species diversity in agricultural systems has been shown to provide multiple ecological and agronomic benefits. How it affects the soil microbial communities, especially guild of entomopathogens capable controlling insect pests, not studied. We used set-up “Experimentation Ecosystem Research”, at Jena, Germany, study role plant facilitating pest suppressiveness soils via such as ...