Effect of symbiont-targeted control of Halyomorpha halys on the co-occurring pentatomid community.

ABSTRACT: Several native species in the family Pentatomidae are recorded in north-western Italy, associated with different crops. The arrival of Halyomorpha halys led to a reorganization of the role of other pentatomids, some of them becoming secondary pests. Symbiont-targeted control strategies, which disrupt beneficial interactions in stink bugs, have so far been applied to H. halys. However, this approach could also be useful for controlling other pentatomid pests. Additionally, the effects of this strategy on non-target stink bug species need further investigation to assess its potential impact on agroecosystems. Here the effect of symbiont disruption was assessed for stink bugs that share host crops (e.g., hazelnut, wheat, soybean) or the environment (especially wild areas

SUBMITTER: Prieto SV 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11836026 | biostudies-literature | 2025

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature