In the research of voracity of syrphid larvae it was found that the number of aphids Aphis Jabae Scop. eaten by larvae oscillated between 300-800 specimens depending on the syrphid species. Larvae of Syrphus ribesii (L.) appearred to be the most voracious. It was found that predator-prey ratio from 1:25 to 1:50 was the most effective at Episyrphus ba/teat us (Deg.) and Sphaerophoria scripta (L.) larvae in Aphis fabae control on broad bean.

In the experiment the population dynamics as well as the development of Myzocallis caryli on five hazel cultivars were investigated. In terms of host plant resistance to Myzocallis caryli the tested cultivars displayed very similar susceptibility. The obtained results show that no significant differences were found in aphid rm. In spite of this, due to the longest prereproductive time, the lowest fecundity and the smallest number of aphids per 10 leaves, Kataloński is less suitable cultivar for the aphids from all tested hazel cultivars.

In four years’ experiment the infestation of hazel nuts by hazelnut weevil was investigated. Significant differences in resistance of different hazelnut cultivars were found. Olbrzymi z Halle cultivar exhibited a moderate resistance to the pest and was classified to the III class, while other cultivars showed a moderate susceptibility to the pest and were classified to class IV.

During the years of observations pedatory arthropods of Arachnida, Chrysopidae, Heteroptera, Coccinellidae, and Syrphidae were collected from Myzocallis coryli Goetze colonies. Arachnida constituted the most numerous group followed by predatory bugs of Heteroptera.

In the experiments the lifetime, survival and feeding preferences of Sitona lineatus L. on the various broad bean cultivars were investigated. The measures of the injured disks were performed by means of automatic image analysis. This method led to reduction of time required for the measures. Based on these experiments it can be suggested that Hangdown Zielony was the most preferable and suitable cultivar for the S. lineatus adults from all tested broad bean cultivars. The largest injured disk surface, the longest life and the highest survival of Sitona weevils were recorded on this variety.