To explore the predatory ability and pest control potential of Nesidiocoris poppiusi against the invasive and destructive pest Tuta absoluta, the predatory functional response and searching efficiency of female and male adults of N. poppiusi to the eggs and larvae of T. absoluta were investigated under indoor conditions in this study. The results showed that the female and male adults of N. poppiusi exhibited strong predatory capacity against the eggs and 2^nd instar larvae of T. absoluta, and the predatory functional responses conformed to Holling's Type Ⅱ model. For T. absoluta eggs, the instantaneous attack rates (a') of female and male adults of N. poppiusi were 1.0238 and 0.9623, the handling time (T_h) were 0.0020 d and 0.0026 d, and the theoretical maximum daily predation amounts (N_a-max) were 500.00 eggs and 384.62 eggs, respectively. For 2^nd-instar T. absoluta larvae, the instantaneous attack rates (a') of female and male adults of N. poppiusi were 0.8945 and 0.8466, handling times (T_h) were 0.0101 d and 0.0116 d, theoretical maximum daily predation rates (N_a-max) were 99.01 and 86.21, respectively. The searching efficiency of both females and males decreased as prey density increased, with females consistently demonstrating higher efficiency than males. Overall, both female and male adults of N. poppiusi exhibited strong predatory capacity against T. absoluta eggs and larvae, indicating significant potential as a biological control agent. The results of this article provide theoretical and statistical support for the environmentally friendly management of T. absoluta using N. poppiusi.

As adjustments to planting patterns, climate change, and the development of the transportation industry continue, new pests of jujube trees are emerging, and the damage caused by known pests is intensifying, posing a serious threat to the jujube industry. This paper provides a comprehensive analysis of existing research literature on jujube tree pests, highlighting the types of pests that have significant impact on the jujube industry in recent years, and summarizes current pest control techniques with application potential. Additionally, the paper explores future directions for the management and research of pests in jujube orchards, aiming to enhance public awareness of the damage caused by jujube tree pests, promote basic and integrated pest management research, thereby ensuring the healthy development of China's jujube industry and creating greater economic benefits for jujube farmers.