Colonization and spatiotemporal distribution of bruchid pests in lentil and faba bean fields.

We confirmed that B. rufimanus and B. signaticornis were the only species damaging faba beans and lentils in France, respectively. The homogeneous spatial distribution suggests a strong dispersal ability of bruchids. The high degree of dispersion in the relationship between female abundance and bruchid-damaged grains highlights the importance of regulatory factors influencing larval and egg survival. These results, together with the presence of B. signaticornis in faba beans, emphasize the need for species-specific, phenology-based and spatially informed integrated pest management strategies, to mitigate the impact of bruchids and reduce reliance on chemical in their control.