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Identification and Venom Characterization of Two Scorpions from the State of Chihuahua Mexico: Chihuahuanus coahuliae and Chihuahuanus crassimannus

open access: yesToxins, 2023
Chihuahua is the largest state in Mexico. The ecosystem of this region is composed of large area of bushes, forests, and grasslands, which allows for a specific diversity of fauna; among them are interesting species of non-lethal scorpions.
Carolina Alvarado-Gonzalez   +8 more
doaj   +1 more source

Heterologous Expression of an Insecticidal Peptide Obtained from the Transcriptome of the Colombian Spider Phoneutria depilate

open access: yesToxins, 2023
Spider venoms are composed, among other substances, of peptide toxins whose selectivity for certain physiological targets has made them powerful tools for applications such as bioinsecticides, analgesics, antiarrhythmics, antibacterials, antifungals and ...
Julieta Vásquez-Escobar   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Effects of changing mosquito host searching behaviour on the cost effectiveness of a mass distribution of long-lasting, insecticidal nets : a modelling study [PDF]

open access: yes, 2013
The effectiveness of long-lasting, insecticidal nets (LLINs) in preventing malaria is threatened by the changing biting behaviour of mosquitoes, from nocturnal and endophagic to crepuscular and exophagic, and by their increasing resistance to ...
Chitnis, Nakul   +3 more
core   +1 more source

Chemical Composition and Activity of Essential Oils of Albanian Coniferous Plants on Plant Pests

open access: yesChemistry Proceedings, 2022
The present study was conducted to evaluate and compare the chemical composition and bioactivity of essential oils on different insect organisms from four Albanian coniferous plants. The phytochemical analysis carried out using GC-MS showed that the oils
Erjon Mamoci   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source

Isolation, characterisation and some synthesis studies on insecticidal natural products from Sri Lankan plants [PDF]

open access: yes, 1998
Four Sri Lankan plant species, Acronychia pedunculata (L.) Miq (Rutaceae), Pleurostylia opposita (Wall) Alston (Celastraceae), Alseodaphne semicarpifolia (Lauraceae) and Walsura piscidia Roxb.
Hemalal, Kirihettiliyanage Patrick   +1 more
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Comparative analysis of the insecticidal activity of Biogenic Zinc Oxide Nanoparticles, Iron Oxide Nanoparticles and piper nigrum fruits extract against 1st instar larva of House fly, (Musca domestica) (Diptera: Muscidae) [PDF]

open access: yesJournal of Bioscience and Applied Research
The housefly (Musca domestica) is a common and important medical insect that can transfer over a hundred pathogens. Thus, there is a crucial need for effective strategies with biocompatibility properties to be considered in eliminating the widespread of ...
Mawahib Alyusif   +2 more
doaj   +1 more source

Brocchia cinerea (Delile) Vis. Essential Oil Antimicrobial Activity and Crop Protection against Cowpea Weevil Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.)

open access: yesPlants, 2022
Antibiotics and synthetic pesticides are now playing a role in the spread of resistant pathogens. They continue to have negative consequences for animal and plant health.
Abdelkrim Agour   +11 more
doaj   +1 more source

Enzymatic Synthesis of Glucose Fatty Acid Esters Using SCOs as Acyl Group-Donors and Their Biological Activities

open access: yesApplied Sciences, 2021
Sugar fatty acid esters, especially glucose fatty acid esters (GEs), have broad applications in food, cosmetic and pharmaceutical industries. In this research, the fatty acid moieties derived from polyunsaturated fatty acids containing single-cell oils ...
Hatim A. El-Baz   +7 more
doaj   +1 more source

Allium sativum, Rosmarinus officinalis, and Salvia officinalis Essential Oils: A Spiced Shield against Blowflies

open access: yesInsects, 2020
Blowflies are known vectors of many foodborne pathogens and unintentional human ingestion of maggots by meat consumption may lead to intestinal myiasis.
Stefano Bedini   +6 more
doaj   +1 more source

Efficacy of Eucalyptus citriodora and Syzygium aromaticum essential oil as insecticidal, antiovipositant, and fumigant against Callosobruchus maculatus F (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

open access: yesJournal of Entomological and Acarological Research, 2023
Callosobruchus maculatus is the most pernicious pest of stored grain worldwide. Even though synthetic insecticides are commonly used to eliminate this insect pest, the negative effect of this pest management method on humans and the environment raises ...
Agus Kardinan   +4 more
doaj   +1 more source

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