Locomotor behaviour of Blattella germanica modified by DEET. [PDF]
PLoS ONE, 2013 N,N-diethyl-3-methylbenzamide (DEET) is the active principle of most insect repellents used worldwide. However, its toxicity on insects has not been widely studied.
Valeria Sfara +3 more
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Comparative Study on the Resistance of Beta-Cypermethrin Nanoemulsion and Conventional Emulsion in Blattella germanica [PDF]
Toxics, 2023 Objective: This study aimed to compare the resistance rates of Blattella germanica to beta-cypermethrin nanoemulsion and conventional emulsion and establish reference values via biochemical detection for conventional emulsion.
Yan Shen +7 more
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Evaluation of Repellency and Lethal Effects of Ultrasonic Waves on the Blat-tella germanica (Blattodea: Blattellidae) [PDF]
Journal of Arthropod-Borne Diseases, 2023 Background: The German cockroach, Blattella germanica (Insecta: Blattodea, Blattellidae), which occurs widely in human buildings, is a small cockroach species.
Atefeh Khan-Ahmadi +6 more
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Exploring Gut Microbial Dynamics and Symbiotic Interaction in Blattella germanica Using Rifampicin [PDF]
Biology, 2023 Blattella germanica harbours two cohabiting symbiotic systems: an obligate endosymbiont, Blattabacterium, located inside bacteriocytes and vertically transmitted, which is key in nitrogen metabolism, and abundant and complex gut microbiota acquired ...
Monica Cazzaniga +5 more
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On the species status of Blattella germanica and Blattella asahinai (Blattodea, Blattellidae), and other morphologically similar species [PDF]
ZooKeysBlattella germanica (Linnaeus, 1767), a member of the Blattellidae family within the order Blattodea, is a significant global sanitary pest. Several species within the genus Blattella Caudell, 1903 and its closely related genera (Episymploce Bey-Bienko ...
Jin-Zhuo Cai +3 more
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A comparative analysis of beta-cypermethrin nanoemulsion and traditional emulsion dosages on enzyme activities in Blattella germanica [PDF]
HeliyonObjective: To compare the impact of two pesticide dose forms on Blattella germanica (B. germanica)resistance enzymes.The micro-drop technique was utilized on subcultured B. germanica, and the metabolic enzyme activity was assessed.Using spectrophotometry,
Yan Shen +7 more
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Characterization and antimicrobial potential of bacteriocin-producing lactic acid bacteria isolated from the gut of Blattella germanica [PDF]
Microbiology SpectrumThe gut microbiota of insects plays a crucial role in host nutrition, immune regulation, and disease resistance. As a globally distributed pest, Blattella germanica has adapted to diverse environments and maintains a highly varied diet, making its gut ...
Yuqi Wei +5 more
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New Insights into Cockroach Control: Using Functional Diversity of Blattella germanica Symbionts [PDF]
Insects, 2020 Insects have close symbiotic relationships with several microbes, which extends the limited metabolic networks of most insects. Using symbiotic microorganisms for the biological control of pests and insect-borne diseases has become a promising direction.
Xiaoyuan Pan, Xuejun Wang, Fan Zhang
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Early embryonic development of the German cockroach Blattella germanica. [PDF]
EvodevoAbstractBackgroundEarly embryogenesis is characterized by dramatic cell proliferation and movement. In most insects, early embryogenesis includes a phase called the uniform blastoderm, during which cells evenly cover the entirety of the egg. However, the embryo of the German cockroach,Blattella germanica, like those of many insects within the super ...
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Development and Optimization of a Nanoparticle-Based Imidacloprid Insecticide for Effective Control of Blattella germanica [PDF]
Journal of Arthropod-Borne DiseasesBackground: The German cockroach (Blattella germanica) is a pest with a global distribution that has adapted to live in human environments. Blattella germanica threatens human health by producing asthma-inducing allergens, carrying pathogenic/antibiotic-
Ismael Saba +3 more
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