Astata occidentalis is a predator of pentatomid stink bugs (Hemiptera) and apparently uses methyl (E,E,Z)-2,4,6-decatrienoate as a host-finding kairomone. Methyl (E,E,Z)-2,4,6-decatrienoate is an ...

Putting a twist on the old saying, ‘two heads are better than one,’ how about multiple heads? New heads, old heads, even heads that can be used to take a swing at your enemy. Or, at least that’s the ...

The biological control of Bagrada hilaris, an invasive pentatomid pest that significantly impacts brassica crops, has gained prominence as a sustainable alternative to chemical insecticides.

Mr. Bhavishya said that the areca nut is affected by many pests, of which pentatomid bug and perianth mite are the major insects infesting areca nut kernel.

Two potential pests that may threaten olive fruit production directly are native and invasive pentatomid stink bugs, which are important pest species of many crops in the southeast, and the invasive ...