Biological Control for Management of Invasive Forest Insect Pests

Dear Colleagues,

Invasive forest entomological enemies are one of the most important threats to the functioning, stability and economic value of forest ecosystems worldwide. The increase in international trade, climate change and the change in land uses favor the entry and establishment of alien insects, often leading to mass infestations and high ecological and economic losses. Biological control, whether classical or conservative, emerges as a crucial tool for addressing these species. This method provides solutions that are sustainable, environmentally friendly, and compatible with biodiversity conservation.

This Special Issue aims to assemble original research articles and reviews. These contributions will be related to the biological control of invasive forest insects and its applications in modern forest protection. Theses that examine the biology and ecology of invasive insects, the discovery and evaluation of natural enemies, the effectiveness of biological control programs, as well as the interactions between hosts, enemies and the environment are called. Of particular interest are also studies linking biological control with integrated pest management strategies, ecological risk assessment and strengthening the resilience of forest ecosystems.

Dr. Ioannis Lagogiannis
Prof. Dr. Panagiotis Eliopoulos
Dr. Spyridon Mantzoukas
Guest Editors

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