Yellowmargined Leaf Beetle: A Pest of Cole Crops by Elena M. Rhodes, Oscar E. Liburd

“…Not considered a major pest in conventionally grown cruciferous crops because it is susceptible to a wide range of insecticides, it poses a significant threat to the growing organic industry in the southeastern United States. …”
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On a Stochastic Approach to Extensions of the Susceptible-Infected-Susceptible (SIS) Model Applied to Malaria by Abdoul Karim Drabo, Frédéric Bere, S. P. Clovis Nitiema

“…Through these simulations, we first determined the invariant stationary distribution π∗ of the model, and then, we found that the use of the indoor residual spraying (IRS) method by regular application of insecticides is more effective for the elimination of malaria than the use of long-acting impregnated mosquito nets (LLINs).…”
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Lansium domesticum: A natural dual-action defence against dengue mosquitoes by Reni Yunus, Anita Rosanty

“…Preventing dengue virus transmission, which leads to Dengue Hemorrhagic Fever (DHF), can be effectively achieved using plant-based insecticides. This study investigates the potential of Lansium domesticum extract as both a repellent and a larvicide against Aedes aegypti, the primary vector of dengue fever. …”
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Sterol Carrier Protein Inhibition-Based Control of Mosquito Vectors: Current Knowledge and Future Perspectives by Hirunika Perera, Tharaka Wijerathna

“…Utilizing this character, certain phytochemicals can be used to inhibit mosquito sterol carrier protein-2 (AeSCP-2) activity via competitive binding and proven to have effective insecticidal activities against disease-transmitting mosquitoes and other insect vectors. …”
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Magnesium Oxide Nanoparticles Synthesized from Solanum elaeagnifolium and their Effect Against Mealybugs Phenacoccus solenopsis Tinsley by Worood A. Gorge, Mohammed F. Abood

“… The excessive use of chemical insecticides and the emergence of accompanying environmental problems has led to a return to environmentally friendly plant extracts through nanotechnology and the production of particles loaded on many metals to control insects. …”
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Streptomyces at the Heart of Several Sectors to Support Practical and Sustainable Applications: A Review by Oumaima Beroigui, Faouzi Errachidi

“…Streptomyces and other actinobacteria can also be used as biotechnological sources of herbicides and insecticides. In the medical and therapeutic sectors, this paper emphasizes the potential of actinobacteria, in particular Streptomyces species, in the production of antibiotics, antioxidant, and anticancer agents, opening up avenues for the creation of molecules with high benefits. …”
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Molecular Mechanisms Underlying Resistance to <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> Cry Toxins in Lepidopteran Pests: An Updated Research Perspective by Deqin Hu, Dongmei Wang, Hongsheng Pan, Xiaoning Liu

“…Genetically modified crops that produce insecticidal proteins from <i>Bacillus thuringiensis</i> (<i>Bt</i>) are currently the most efficient and safest method of pest control worldwide. …”
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Canine Leishmaniosis Control through the Promotion of Preventive Measures Appropriately Adopted by Citizens by Giulia Simonato, Erica Marchiori, Federica Marcer, Silvia Ravagnan, Patrizia Danesi, Fabrizio Montarsi, Carlo Bononi, Gioia Capelli, Mario Pietrobelli, Rudi Cassini

“…In addition, most of the dog owners declared using regularly the topical insecticides on their dogs during the sand fly season. …”
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A Dynamic Evaluation of the Use of Natural Resources in Crop Rotation in Family Farming Production Units by Dayhanna Stephania Vargas, Juan Carlos Osorio, Juan José Bravo

“…A relevant factor for the analysis of the production of agricultural goods is the size of the productive unit since about 84% is less than 2 ha in size and distributed over 12% of arable land; however, it is important to highlight other factors, such as the availability of family labour, crop diversification and the development of other agricultural activities that have a lower use of insecticides, pesticides, and chemical fertilisers compared to industrial crops. …”
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Optimal control applied to a stage-structured cassava mosaic disease model with vector feeding behavior by Eva Lusekelo, Mlyashimbi Helikumi, Salamida Daudi, Steady Mushayabasa

“…Additionally, we carried out an optimal control study on the use of insecticides and plant roguing as disease control measures against cassava mosaic disease. …”
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Phytosynthesized Nanoparticles as Novel Antifungal Agent for Sustainable Agriculture: A Mechanistic Approach, Current Advances, and Future Directions by Javeria Parveen, Tahira Sultana, Abeer Kazmi, Khafsa Malik, Abd Ullah, Amir Ali, Bushra Qayyum, Naveed Iqbal Raja, Zia-ur-Rehman Mashwani, Saif Ur Rehman

“…Similarly, nano-based instruments are highly promising in the agriculture sector, particularly for the production of powerful formulations that require appropriate distribution of agrochemicals, nutrients, pesticides/insecticides, and even growth regulators for improved efficiency of use. …”
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Low dose deltamethrin exposure affects gene expression in rat frontal cortex by Junze Wu, Ariv Shah, Rami Ridi, Zacharia Rashid, Ali Sajid Imami, Nilanjana Saferin, James Patrick Burkett

“… Pyrethroids are a class of commonly used synthetic insecticides, widely used in agricultural and residential settings due to their efficacy and relatively low environmental impact. …”
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Methods of Control of the Leishmania infantum Dog Reservoir: State of the Art by Michele Podaliri Vulpiani, Luigi Iannetti, Daniela Paganico, Filomena Iannino, Nicola Ferri

“…Concerning indirect control methods, a number of studies have demonstrated the efficacy of topical insecticides treatment (collars, spot-on, and sprays) in reducing incidence and prevalence of L. infantum. …”
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Rachel Carson’s enduring call: a 60-year echo for harmony with nature by Olcay Ünver, Gavrielle Orman, Kiril Hristovski

“…This article delves into the core principles of integrated pest management (IPM) and biopesticides, offering alternatives to traditional chemical insecticides. We showcase success stories from the citrus and apple industries, demonstrating significant reductions in synthetic pesticide use through the implementation of these methods. …”
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Storage Insects on Yam Chips and Their Traditional Management in Northern Benin by Y. L. Loko, A. Dansi, M. Tamo, A. H. Bokonon-Ganta, P. Assogba, M. Dansi, R. Vodouhè, A. Akoegninou, A. Sanni

“…To further promote the production of yam chips, diversification of insect-resistant yam varieties, conception, and use of health-protective natural insecticides and popularization of modern storage structures were proposed.…”
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Involvement of Inwardly Rectifying Potassium (Kir) Channels in the Toxicity of Flonicamid to <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> by Xuan Liu, Yuying Gao, Tengfei Liu, Hailiang Guo, Jizu Qiao, Jianya Su

“…Inwardly rectifying potassium (Kir) channels regulate essential physiological processes in insects and have been identified as potential targets for developing new insecticides. Flonicamid has been reported to inhibit Kir channels, disrupting the functions of salivary glands and renal tubules. …”
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Recent Advances in Fiber-Optic Sensors for the Detection of Inorganic Acidic Gases by Lingnan Kong, Yuanke Gong, Xiaoyu Zhong, Yang Liu, Bo Wan, Quanhua Xie, Yuanyuan He, Xiaoling Peng, Haixing Chang, Dengjie Zhong, Huiling Liu, Nianbing Zhong

“…Abstract An acidic gas is an important basic chemical raw material used for synthesizing fertilizers, insecticides, explosives, dyes, and salts. Alternatively, inorganic acidic gases that leak into the air have harmful effects on the human health, infrastructure, and cultural relics. …”
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Automated quantification of Enchytraeus crypticus juveniles in different soil types using RootPainter by Bart G. van Hall, Cornelis A.M. van Gestel

“…Toxicity tests were performed following OECD guideline 220 using five different pesticides (two fungicides and three insecticides) and four different soil types (three OECD artificial soils and one natural LUFA 2.2 soil). …”
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Glycosylation Patterns in <i>Meccus (Triatoma) pallidipennis</i> Gut: Implications for the Development of Vector Control Strategies by Elia Torres-Gutiérrez, Frida Noelly Candelas-Otero, Olivia Alicia Reynoso-Ducoing, Berenice González-Rete, Mauro Omar Vences-Blanco, Margarita Cabrera-Bravo, Martha Irene Bucio-Torres, Paz María Silvia Salazar-Schettino

“…Furthermore, the potential use of lectins as insecticidal agents highlights the broader implications of glycoprotein research in the future development of strategies on vector control to disrupt <i>T. cruzi</i> transmission.…”
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Agricultural Technology for Phytophage and Phytopathogen Resistant Planting Material by Evgenia A. Dyukova, Ekaterina G. Ulyanova, Maria A. Osintseva, Victoria A. Kryuk

“…After phytosanitary monitoring and preventive treatments, the seedlings were tested for the effectiveness of pesticides, fungicides, and insecticides as part of pre-planting seed treatment. …”
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