Insects Ecology and Biological Control Applications
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450).
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 June 2026 | Viewed by 13
Special Issue Editors
Interests: Spodoptera frugiperda; fall armyworm; toxicology; biological control; invasive arthropods
Interests: insect behavior; chemical ecology; tri-trophic interactions; plant resistance to insects; biological control; IPM—integrated pest management; insect biotechnology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The class Insecta constitutes the most diverse, abundant, and widely distributed group in the animal kingdom. In the context of global environmental change, the relationship between insects and the natural world is undergoing substantial modifications. The use of pesticides and the introduction of non-native species, among other factors, have led to the deterioration of various environments and a gradual reduction in insect species diversity. The development of biologically based interventions for pest management corresponds with insect ecological conservation initiatives. Insect biological control is that which involves predatory and parasitic natural enemies, entomopathogenic microorganisms, as well as active ingredients derived from plants, animals, microbes, etc., and is a form of insect ecology.
In light of these factors, our Special Issue will provide a platform for recent research highlighting the application of biological agents as interventions in management plans in conjunction with insect ecological research methodologies. Other work that falls within the scope of this Special Issue is welcome.
Dr. Benshui Shu
Prof. Dr. Eric Conti
Guest Editors
Manuscript Submission Information
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Keywords
- insect ecology
- biological control
- symbiosis
- interactions
- population biology
- ecotoxicology
- ecophysiology
- environmental biochemistry
- behavioral biology
- conservation
- natural enemy
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