Introduction: Aleurocanthus spiniferus (Quaintance) is one further alien invasive pest that have been invading the south of Italy. From the EPPO first report of the presence of A. spiniferus, in April 2008, Puglia was invaded northward by this polyphagous whitefly and new territories were infested...

In a phenomenon sometimes called an ecological trap, native insects may select an invasive plant as a suitable oviposition site even though their larvae may perish on these non-hosts. Two North American native butterflies (Pieris oleracea and Pieris virginiensis. Lepidoptera: Pieridae) readily...

This contribution reports and discusses the meaning of several emerging insect pests and their role on ornamentals in southern Italy. In this actual case we are considering all ornamental pests as introduced and eventually invasive species. We preferred this approach because the pests were either...

In recent years, mealybugs (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) have become an important pest of fruit crops in Sri Lanka due to their accidental introductions and invasiveness. Awareness, early detection of invasive species and immediate implementation of control methods could minimize the economic losses ...

Botanic gardens with international collections provide a unique opportunity to help detect potential invasive threats to forest health. Nursery stock is well-recognized as a major pathway for the introduction of invasive insects and pathogens to native ecosystems. Plant health regulators need help...

Establishment of vector species such as A. albopictus and A. sierrensis in new areas of the USA, and consequences for transmission of Dirofilaria immitis, are discussed. A. albopictus is an Asian species that was introduced into the USA in 1985. This species, a known vector of heartworm in Japan,...