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Signature of resistance gene evolution and pyrethroid resistance escalation in the major malaria vector Anopheles funestus across Kenyan malaria-endemic regions separated by the Rift Valley. [PDF]

Infect Dis Poverty
Tchouassi DP, Mustapha AM, Rotich G, Milugo TK, Musimbi B, Oruni A, Tagne CSD, Kamau L, Gadji M, Tchouakui M, Torto B, Wondji CS.   +11 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Understanding biological control function and trophic interaction dynamics of an artificially released predatory bug by DNA metabarcoding

Insect Science, EarlyView.
This study investigated the dietary composition of Sycanus bifidus, a generalist predator of the assassin bug that is artificially released into citrus orchards, and uncovered its trophic structure across various pest species using metabarcoding‐based molecular gut content analysis.
Weidong Huang, Suyi Chen, Zihua Zhao, Chunyan Yang, Anxian Shi, Hu Li, Yuange Duan, Fan Song, Hailin Yang, Wanzhi Cai   +9 more
wiley   +1 more source

Diversity of culturable gut bacteria and their role in conferring resistance to alpha-cypermethrin in field populations of <i>Stegomyia aegypti</i>. [PDF]

Front Microbiol
Mani MK, Thirumal S, Balakrishnan V, Singh R, Geetha I.   +4 more
europepmc   +1 more source

The predatory behavior of ants: an impressive panoply of morphological adaptations

Insect Science, EarlyView.
This review focuses on predation in ants, showing the wide diversity of cases from solitary foraging to group hunting tactics, as well as the evolution of mandible shape frequently adapted to capture specific prey. Although most ants are generalist feeders, finding their sugary substances directly on plants or indirectly via sap‐sucking insects, some ...
Alain Dejean, Xim Cerdá, Jérôme Orivel, Frédéric Azémar, Alexander L. Wild, Bruno Corbara, Axel Touchard   +6 more
wiley   +1 more source

Transfer of veterinary parasiticides from the fur lining bird's nest to eggs and chicks. [PDF]

Environ Sci Pollut Res Int
Tassin-de-Montaigu C, Glauser G, Guinchard S, Goulson D.   +3 more
europepmc   +1 more source

A preventive strategy for the control of aphids in sweet pepper using lacewings and micrococcinelid beetles

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Aphids pose a serious risk to horticultural crops. Current biocontrol strategies often fail due to the poor establishment of natural enemies when aphids are scarce. We evaluated the potential of two aphidophagous predators, Micromus variegatus and Scymnus interruptus, to be used as preventive biocontrol agents, released before aphid infestation.
Jesica Pérez‐Rodríguez, Reinier T. Valstar, Ada Leman, Gerben J. Messelink   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Eco-friendly fruit fly control through protein-gated mesoporous silica nanoparticles. [PDF]

J Pestic Sci
Garrido E, Vacas S, Tendero MJL, Marcos MD, Navarro-Llopis V, Bernardos A, Gavara A, Martínez-Máñez R.   +7 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Silencing of juvenile hormone‐related genes through RNA interference leads to molt failure and high mortality in the spongy moth

Insect Science, EarlyView.
The feasibility of using RNA interference to control the globally important quarantine pest, the spongy moth. Targeting genes related to JHs play an important role in the growth and development of insects. First, the open reading frames (ORFs) of Ldjhamt and Ldjheh were identified and characterized, and the target genes were cloned and double‐stranded ...
Wenzhuai Ji, Qing Xie, Xiaoxiao Chang, Juan Shi   +3 more
wiley   +1 more source

Optimizing insecticide deployment strategies to delay quantitative resistance in mosquito populations. [PDF]

J Math Biol
Kezeta-Bondja S, Wondji CS, Djidjou-Demasse R.   +2 more
europepmc   +1 more source

Maltase 1 regulates DENV2 infection and life history in Aedes aegypti

Insect Science, EarlyView.
Our study employed CRISPR/Cas9 to generate a MAL1 knockout strain of Aedes aegypti, demonstrating that the absence of MAL1 significantly suppresses DENV2 replication in the midgut and impairs viral transmission. The mutation also altered life‐history (hatching/pupation/emerging rates and sex‐specific survival), identifying MAL1 as a novel target for ...
Man‐Jin Li, Jin Cheng, Ya‐Ming Zou, Quan‐Chao Liu, Ding Zhu, Ce‐Jie Lan   +5 more
wiley   +1 more source