The tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta is one of the most destructive pests of tomato plant Solanum lycopersicum L worldwide. Synthetic chemical insecticides are mainly used to manage T. absoluta. However, their excessive use has led to serious problems concerning human health, non-target organisms and environnement. Biological control, using bacteria, entomopathogenic fungi, animals and plants remain an eco-friendly alternative for controlling the tomato leaf miner. Here we review the use of biological management of T. absoluta with special reference to control using plant extracts.

Oligonychus afrasiaticus is one of the most destructive mites of the date palm. It is very widespread in the world. Various strategies are used in its control. However, any procedure seems able to elminate it successfully. We describe, in this paper, the biology of the species, chemical and biological methods used in its control and we end up raising some problems in relation with the cause of its emergence and the refuges which shelter this mite during all the months of the year.