alien species

Recent findings of alien insect in citrus and olive groves in the Mediterranean basin: new risk for integrated pest management (IPM)

Recently, the number of alien arthropods found in the Mediterranean basin has increased considerably. This phenomenon occurred especially in the milder climate areas of the southern sector. In this context, citrus and olive groves see their productions and even their existence at risk. In the last three decades, the increased number of allochthonous species introduced…