Global Trends in Research on Biological Control Agents of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: A Systematic Review
It is essential to consolidate knowledge on biological control agents (BCAs) for <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>, to identify gaps, evaluate the effectiveness of existing strategies, and guide future research toward sustainable pest management. The biological control of SWD has been explored t...
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| author | Lenon Morales Abeijon Júlia Birkhan Jana C. Lee Sérgio Marcelo Ovruski Flávio Roberto Mello Garcia |
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| description | It is essential to consolidate knowledge on biological control agents (BCAs) for <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>, to identify gaps, evaluate the effectiveness of existing strategies, and guide future research toward sustainable pest management. The biological control of SWD has been explored through various BCAs, focusing on parasitoids, predators, and entomopathogens. We conducted a systematic review using Web of Science and Scopus (2012–2023) to investigate global research on BCAs of SWD. Our goal was to synthesize and categorize the current scientific production, addressing questions such as (1) publication numbers per BCA group and species, (2) key BCAs, (3) common methodologies (laboratory, field, greenhouse, or combined), (4) research scope, (5) effectiveness of BCAs, and (6) countries conducting research. We found 585 records, 184 of which were suitable for analysis. The most studied BCAs are parasitoids, comprising 64% of publications, with <i>Trichopria drosophilae</i> and <i>Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae</i> being the most researched, followed by <i>Leptopilina japonica</i> and <i>Ganaspis kimorum</i>. Entomopathogens and predators represent 26% and 7% of publications, respectively. Studies under controlled conditions predominate, and surveys, identifications, and characterization of natural enemies are the main research foci, followed by conservation biological control showing the highest effectiveness. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-eaa46ae1debb49f9b596e7b2b0544d1c2025-08-20T02:45:00ZengMDPI AGInsects2075-44502025-01-0116213310.3390/insects16020133Global Trends in Research on Biological Control Agents of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: A Systematic ReviewLenon Morales Abeijon0Júlia Birkhan1Jana C. Lee2Sérgio Marcelo Ovruski3Flávio Roberto Mello Garcia4Programa de Pós-Graduação em Fitossanidade, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas 96000, RS, BrazilDepartamento de Ecologia, Zoologia e Genética, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas 96000, RS, BrazilCrops Disease and Pest Management Research Unit, USDA-ARS, Corvallis, OR 97330, USAPilot Plant for Microbiological Industrial Processes and Biotechnology (PROIMI-CONICET), Biological Control Division, Tucumán T4001MVB, ArgentinaDepartamento de Ecologia, Zoologia e Genética, Instituto de Biologia, Universidade Federal de Pelotas, Pelotas 96000, RS, BrazilIt is essential to consolidate knowledge on biological control agents (BCAs) for <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>, to identify gaps, evaluate the effectiveness of existing strategies, and guide future research toward sustainable pest management. The biological control of SWD has been explored through various BCAs, focusing on parasitoids, predators, and entomopathogens. We conducted a systematic review using Web of Science and Scopus (2012–2023) to investigate global research on BCAs of SWD. Our goal was to synthesize and categorize the current scientific production, addressing questions such as (1) publication numbers per BCA group and species, (2) key BCAs, (3) common methodologies (laboratory, field, greenhouse, or combined), (4) research scope, (5) effectiveness of BCAs, and (6) countries conducting research. We found 585 records, 184 of which were suitable for analysis. The most studied BCAs are parasitoids, comprising 64% of publications, with <i>Trichopria drosophilae</i> and <i>Pachycrepoideus vindemmiae</i> being the most researched, followed by <i>Leptopilina japonica</i> and <i>Ganaspis kimorum</i>. Entomopathogens and predators represent 26% and 7% of publications, respectively. Studies under controlled conditions predominate, and surveys, identifications, and characterization of natural enemies are the main research foci, followed by conservation biological control showing the highest effectiveness.https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/2/133spotted-wing drosophilabiocontrol agentsentomopathogensparasitoidspredatorsnatural enemies |
| spellingShingle | Lenon Morales Abeijon Júlia Birkhan Jana C. Lee Sérgio Marcelo Ovruski Flávio Roberto Mello Garcia Global Trends in Research on Biological Control Agents of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: A Systematic Review Insects spotted-wing drosophila biocontrol agents entomopathogens parasitoids predators natural enemies |
| title | Global Trends in Research on Biological Control Agents of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: A Systematic Review |
| title_full | Global Trends in Research on Biological Control Agents of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: A Systematic Review |
| title_fullStr | Global Trends in Research on Biological Control Agents of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: A Systematic Review |
| title_full_unstemmed | Global Trends in Research on Biological Control Agents of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: A Systematic Review |
| title_short | Global Trends in Research on Biological Control Agents of <i>Drosophila suzukii</i>: A Systematic Review |
| title_sort | global trends in research on biological control agents of i drosophila suzukii i a systematic review |
| topic | spotted-wing drosophila biocontrol agents entomopathogens parasitoids predators natural enemies |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/2075-4450/16/2/133 |
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