ArableLandscape-PestControl_version1

This model simulates how different landscape compositions, including early-season crops, late-season crops, flower-rich field margins, and woody areas, affect the survival and effectiveness of hoverflies as natural pest control agents of aphids. 
The model contains 3 distinct habitats: (1) Woody habitat, (2) an early crop with a flower margin and (3) a late crop with a flower margin. For an in-depth model description, please check out our publication and its supplementary material: Mansier, L. & van Rijn, P.C.J. (In press). Modelling agricultural landscape complementation for natural pest control. Journal of Applied Ecology