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Farmers' knowledge and management practices of the fall armyworm (Spodoptera frugiperda Smith) in Burkina Faso

Biotechnologie, Agronomie, Société et Environnement, 2022
Description of the subject. The fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda Smith has recently invaded sub-Saharan African countries where it causes significant losses to maize since 2016. Objectives.
Besmer Régis Ahissou, Wendnéyidé Mathieu Sawadogo, Aimé H. Bokonon-Gant, Irénée Somda, François Verheggen   +4 more
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Efficacy of Two Common Methods of Application of Residual Insecticide for Controlling the Asian Tiger Mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse), in Urban Areas [PDF]

, 2015
After its first introduction in the 1980's the Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus (Skuse), has spread throughout Southern Europe. Ae. albopictus is considered an epidemiologically important vector for the transmission of many viral pathogens such as ...
Baseggio, A., Drago, A., Manella, P., Marini, L., Martini, S., Mazzon, L., Romi, R.   +6 more
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Applications of QSPR and Machine Learning in Molecular Photonics

Advanced Optical Materials, EarlyView.
Quantitative structureproperty relationships (QSPR) and machine learning (ML) are transforming photochemistry by enabling pre‐synthetic screening of photoactive molecules. This review outlines advances in data‐driven discovery of optical materials and functional dyes, identifies effective descriptors and models for photophysical processes, and provides
Andrey A. Buglak, Platon P. Chebotaev, Mikhail A. Filatov   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Efeito de extratos aquosos vegetais sobre a lagarta-do-cartucho

Arquivos do Instituto Biológico
Spodoptera frugiperda, conhecida como lagarta-do-cartucho, é considerada uma das principais pragas do milho. Como medida alternativa aos agroquímicos, o uso de plantas inseticidas, além de preservar o ambiente, reduz os custos de produção e torna-se uma ...
Jucelaine Haas, Bruna Camila Garcia, Luis Francisco Angeli Alves, Kimiyo Shimomura Haida   +3 more
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Naturally Occurring Compounds/Materials as Alternatives to Synthetic Chemical Insecticides for Use in Fire Ant Management

Insects, 2020
The invasive red imported fire ant, Solenopsis invicta Buren (hereafter, fire ants), is a significant threat to public health and a danger to livestock, pets and wildlife due to their venomous stings.
Jian Chen, David H. Oi
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The Response of Natural Enemies to Selective Insecticides Applied to Soybean [PDF]

Environmental Entomology, 2012
Natural enemies of the invasive pest Aphis glycines Matsumura can prevent its establishment and population growth. However, current A. glycines management practices include the application of broad-spectrum insecticides that affect pests and natural enemies that are present in the field at the time of application.
Varenhorst, Adam, O'Neal, Matthew
openaire   +3 more sources

Corn Zein Nanocarriers for Agrochemical Delivery and Smart Packaging

Advanced Sustainable Systems, EarlyView.
This review explores zein, a corn‐derived biodegradable protein, as a multifunctional nanocarrier for sustainable agriculture and packaging. It examines advances in agrochemical delivery, smart packaging, and stimuli‐responsive systems, while addressing scalability, environmental fate, and regulatory barriers.
Muhammad Shahidul Islam, Debela T. Tadele, Tizazu H. Mekonnen   +2 more
wiley   +1 more source

Chemical profiling, antioxidant, and antibacterial activities of Juniperus procera and Cinnamomum camphora essential oils, alongside their insecticidal properties against Aphis craccivora

AIMS Agriculture and Food
Over the past decade, the therapeutic effects of essential oils have become a research interest. This study describes the chemical composition, antimicrobial, antioxidant, and insecticidal properties of Juniperus procera and Cinnamomum camphora essential
Eman R. Elsharkawy, Ahmed M. H. Ali, Hanaa F. Hashem, Adil H. Mujawah, Emad M. Abdallah   +4 more
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Failure control of Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and selectivity of their natural enemies to different insecticides

Journal of Plant Protection Research, 2018
Control failure of pests and selectivity of insecticides to beneficial arthropods are key data for the implementation of Integrated Pest Management (IPM) programs.
Leandro Bacci, Jander Fagundes Rosado, Marcelo Coutinho Picanço, Alfredo Henrique Rocha Gonring, Tarcísio Visintin da Silva Galdino, Júlio Cláudio Martins   +5 more
doaj   +1 more source

Ecological engineering in cauliflower for aphid management

The Indian Journal of Agricultural Sciences, 2020
Because of high-value, the crops like Brassica have very low pest-damage thresholds, natural enemies alone are unlikely to replace use of high cost insecticides.
M C Keerthi, R K Sharma, Sachin S Suroshe, S R Sinha   +3 more
doaj   +1 more source