Can alternative host plant and prey affect phytophagy and biological control by the zoophytophagous mirid Nesidiocoris tenuis?

Citrus peel essential oil nanoformulations to control the tomato borer, Tuta absoluta: chemical properties and biological activity

“…As a consequence, alternative control tools to conventional synthetic pesticides have been tested and/or implemented within tomato Integrated Pest Management (IPM) packages. The efficacy of resistant tomato varieties 8 , synthetic pheromones 9 , mineral deterrents 10 , ecological services provided by fortuitous natural enemies 11 , with particular reference to generalist Heteroptera predators 12–14 , have all been tested with contrasting results.…”

Zoophytophagous mirids provide pest control by inducing direct defences, antixenosis and attraction to parasitoids in sweet pepper plants

“…Within the mirids, omnivory is common and they are able to exploit both plant and prey resources during the same developmental stage . This flexibility in their behaviour increases survival rates by taking advantage of plant resources when prey is either less abundant or completely absent . As in herbivores, the phytophagous behaviour of mirid predators may also induce indirect plant defences .…”

“…17 This flexibility in their behaviour increases survival rates by taking advantage of plant resources when prey is either less abundant or completely absent. [18][19][20] As in herbivores, the phytophagous behaviour of mirid predators may also induce indirect plant defences. [21][22][23][24][25] It is well known that plants can respond to the damage induced by phytophagous insects, with this response involving several signal transduction pathways that are mediated by phytohormones.…”

Using Calendula officinalis as a floral resource to enhance aphid and thrips suppression by the flower bug Orius sauteri (Hemiptera: Anthocoridae)

“…These may include additional prey, additional food resources for adults (specifically nectar and pollen) and overwintering habitat and hiding places/shelter . Previous studies have indicated that the release of predatory or parasitic insects accompanied with the introduction of specific resource plants is one of the most effective ways for enhancing the effectiveness of biological control in agroecosystems . These plants are classified by their function in habitat management into categories such as honey plants (floral plants), habitat plants, banker plants, trap plants, etc., especially for Orius spp …”