Shashikala M

Behavioural Response of Seven-Spotted Ladybird Beetle, Coccinella septempunctata (L.) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) towards Different Aphids and their Host Plants

Rayapureddy Naveena Manimala, Shashikala M, Kalyanam Sai Ishwarya Lakshmi, B V Jayanth, Vireesha P & Gundreddy Rajareddy · International Journal of Environment and Climate Change · 2024

The current study was investigates the olfactory response of the predatory beetle, Coccinella septempunctata to various host plants and their associated aphids under laboratory conditions at 27±20C and RH 65±5 %. Using a four-arm olfactometer, the beetles' attraction to healthy a...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijecc/2024/v14i94428

Impact of Thermal Stress on Biological Parameters of Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi (Esben Petersen) under Laboratory Conditions

Rajareddy G, Shashikala M, Jayanth BV, Udaykumar E & Bishwajeet Paul · International Journal of Plant & Soil Science · 2024

Aphid lions (Chrysoperla zastrowi sillemi, Esben-Petersen) are important predators in integrated pest management for field crops and vegetables (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae). It is found in almost every environment on Earth, except temperate ones. One of the most significant environm...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/ijpss/2024/v36i44463

Recent Advances in Biopesticide Formulations for Targeted Insect Pest Management: A Review

Raja Reddy Gundreddy, Jayanth, BV, Shashikala M, Sibananda Darjee & Gunturi Alekhya · Journal of Experimental Agriculture International · 2024

The increasing environmental and health concerns associated with the use of synthetic chemical pesticides have driven the need for alternative, eco-friendly pest management solutions. Biopesticides, derived from natural sources such as plants and microorganisms, offer a promising...

Open access Research Article 10.9734/jeai/2024/v46i92885