José Cola Zanuncio

TL;DR: An ecological life table was constructed, aiming to determine the critical stages and key mortality factors of Tuta absoluta (Lepidoptera: Gelechiidae), and Predators were responsible for 79.4% of larval mortality.

TL;DR: Garlic essential oil and their compounds caused lethal and sublethal effects on T. molitor and, therefore, have the potential for pest control.

TL;DR: The reproductive potential and longevity of Podisus nigrispinus (Dallas) were determined under laboratory conditions at a constant temperature of 25°C and the data were used to calculate life‐fertility tables and rates of increase.

TL;DR: The neem oil at high and sub lethal doses cause mortality, inhibits growth and survival and results in anomalies on wings and legs of the non-traget predator P. nigrispinus indicating that its use associated with biological control should be carefully evaluated.

TL;DR: Investigation of the effect of cerrado (Brazilian savannah) native vegetation on Lepidoptera associated with Eucalyptus cloeziana plantations suggests that the establishment of strips of native vegetation within Eucaliptus plantation may be a beneficial tactic in the management of defoliator Lepidptera pests in Eucallyptus forests.