High soil moisture promotes the emergence of ground beetles and spiders from soils in wheat fields

• Published in: Basic and applied ecology Vol. 80; pp. 72 - 80
• Main Authors: Kober, Klarissa, Birkhofer, Klaus, Glemnitz, Michael
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Elsevier GmbH 01.11.2024; Elsevier
• Subjects: applied ecology; Araneae; Carabidae; Crop edge; Distance gradient; edge effects; Field boundaries; Generalist predators; landscapes; overwintering; pest control; Ponds; Potholes; Soil properties; soil water; soil water content; winter wheat; Generalist predators; Distance gradient; Ponds; Soil properties; Carabidae; Field boundaries; Araneae; Crop edge; Potholes

Promoting arthropods in agricultural landscapes can contribute substantially to stop their decline and enhance pest control. Higher soil moisture and the presence of field margins can increase the abundance of arthropods in agricultural landscapes and influence their distribution within crop fields....