Biology, harmfulness and improvement of control measures against cabbage stem flea beetle, Psylliodes chrysocephalus Linnaeus, 1758 (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae)
Mombayeva B. Tumenbayeva N. Akhauova G. Karabayeva A. Mendigaliyeva А. Bakessova R. Abysheva G. Yessenbekova G.
2025University of Guilan
Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences
2025#23Issue 1165 - 172 pp.
Psylliodes chrysocephalus L., a significant pest affecting cruciferous crops, causes substantial agricultural damage due to its biological and ecological traits. This study investigates the species life cycle, host preferences, and environmental adaptability, revealing that adults and larvae preferentially target young plants, reducing crop vigor and yield losses of up to 20% in some regions. The pests rapid reproductive rate—capable of laying up to 1000 eggs per female—and resistance to conventional insecticides exacerbate its economic impact. Current control strategies rely heavily on synthetic pesticides but are increasingly ineffective and pose risks to non-target organisms. To address these challenges, integrated pest management (IPM) approaches were evaluated, combining biological control agents (e.g., entomopathogenic fungi) with cultural practices like crop rotation and selective insect growth regulators. Field trials demonstrated that IPM strategies reduce pest populations by up to 60% while minimizing environmental harm. Additionally, genomic insights into P. chrysocephalus detoxification mechanisms inform the development of targeted insecticides capable of overcoming existing resistances.
Cruciferous crop pests , Integrated pest management (IPM) , Psylliodes chrysocephalus , Sustainable agriculture practices
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Department of Biology, Faculty of Natural Sciences, M.H. Dulati Taraz University, Taraz, Kazakhstan
Department of Biology, Plant Protection and Quarantine, Faculty of Agronomy, Kazakh Agrotechnical Research University named after S. Seifullin, Astana city, Kazakhstan
Institute of Education and Management, West Kazakhstan Innovative Technological University, West Kazakhstan region, Uralsk, Kazakhstan
Department of Biology
Department of Biology
Institute of Education and Management
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