Pest risk maps are an important source of decision support when devising strategies to minimize introductions of invasive organisms and mitigate their impacts. When possible management responses to an invader include costly or socially sensitive activities, decision makers tend to follow a more...

This chapter focuses on Russian wheat aphid (Diuraphis noxia) attacking a wide range of Poaceae species, most frequently on wheat, barley and triticale, and provides an overview of the biological control agents (parasitoids, predators and entomopathogens) that have been used to date for its...

This chapter focuses on eastern spruce budworm (Choristoneura fumiferana) attacking Picea glauca, Picea rubens, Picea mariana and Abies balsamea in Canada, and provides an overview of the biological control agents, parasitoids and entomopathogens (including fungi and protozoa, but most especially...

This chapter focuses on plant bugs (Lygus spp.) infesting vegetables, fruits, greenhouse crops, rape (Brassica napus [Brassica napus var. oleifera]), Brassica rapa [Brassica campestris] and lucerne in Canada, and provides an overview of the biological control agents and parasitoids that have been...

This chapter focuses on bertha armyworm (Mamestra configurata) occurring on rape (Brassica napus [Brassica napus var. oleifera]), Brassica rapa [Brassica campestris], flax (Linum usitatissimum), sweet clover (Melilotus spp.) and lucerne (Medicago sativa) in Canada, and provides an overview of the...