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Makassar, Indonesia, February 13, 2026/BIONE/–An evaluation activity of Pestodin Bever, an entomopathogenic fungal-based biopesticide, was conducted at the Laboratory of Biological Control of Plant Pests and Diseases under controlled laboratory conditions. The activity involved seven researchers from the Thematic Research…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 21, 2026/BIONE/–Every year, millions of farmers face the same invisible threat tiny insect pests that silently destroy crops and reduce harvests. In tropical regions, two of the most destructive species are the cocoa pod borer (Conopomorpha cramerella)…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 21, 2026/BIONE/–The fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda) is one of the most invasive agricultural pests in the world. Originally from the American continent, this species has rapidly spread across Africa and Asia, including Indonesia. In East Nusa Tenggara…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 21, 2026/BIONE/–The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda, is one of the most destructive pests threatening global corn production. Its rapid development and intensive feeding activity, particularly during the third larval instar, can cause severe crop losses within a…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 20, 2026/BIONE/–Corn is one of the most important crops in Indonesia, serving as a major source of carbohydrates after rice. However, its productivity is increasingly threatened by the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda), an invasive pest known for…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 20, 2026/BIONE/–Corn is one of the most important crops in tropical agriculture, supporting food systems and livestock industries. However, its productivity is constantly threatened by the Asian corn borer (Ostrinia furnacalis), a destructive pest that attacks stems…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 19, 2026/BIONE/–Stored food products such as flour, grains, and processed commodities are highly vulnerable to pest infestation. One of the most notorious pests in this system is the red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum), which is widely known…
Makassar, Indonesia, April 19, 2026/BIONE/–Corn plays a vital role in Indonesia’s agricultural system as both a staple food and a major component of animal feed. However, increasing productivity remains a challenge due to pest attacks, particularly the Asian corn stem…
Makassar, Indonesia, March 19, 2026/BIONE/–Fruit flies are among the most important insect pests affecting horticultural crops worldwide. Their infestations can reduce fruit quality, lower market value, and cause significant economic losses for farmers. Understanding which fruit fly species occur in…
Makassar, Indonesia, January 20, 2026/BIONE/–A research activity focusing on the laboratory-scale evaluation of entomopathogenic fungi as potential biological control agents for insect pest management was conducted at the Laboratory of Biological Control of Plant Pests and Diseases under controlled conditions.…