Important Natural Enemy Insects of Agricultural Pests
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Pest and Vector Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 September 2026 | Viewed by 775
Special Issue Editors
Interests: insect ecology; functional plants; tri-trophic interactions; integrated pest management; biological control
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Interests: biological control; host–parasitoid interaction; gene function and evolution
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue focuses on important natural enemy insects of agricultural pests, aiming to compile cutting-edge research and reviews that advance the science and application of biological control. The scope will encompass the following: (1) the biological and molecular characterization of key natural enemy insects; (2) the interactions between natural enemies and their hosts or prey; (3) mass rearing, strain improvement, selection, and quality assessment of natural enemies; and (4) the synergistic use of natural enemies with other biocontrol agents, such as functional plants, to enhance pest suppression and utilization efficiency. We welcome contributions that address these specific themes. Additionally, submissions on other topics related to the natural enemies of agricultural pests are also highly encouraged.
Dr. Yin-Quan Liu
Dr. Zhizhi Wang
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Insects is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- natural enemy insects
- biological control
- mass rearing
- synergistic pest suppression
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