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Early Detection of Dendroctonus valens Infestation at Tree Level with a Hyperspectral UAV Image

Remote Sensing, 2023
The invasive pest Dendroctonus valens has spread to northeast China, causing serious economic and ecological losses. Early detection and disposal of infested trees is critical to prevent its outbreaks.
Bingtao Gao, Linfeng Yu, Lili Ren, Zhongyi Zhan, Youqing Luo   +4 more
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RNAi in Insects: A Revolution in Fundamental Research and Pest Control Applications

Insects, 2020
In this editorial for the Special Issue on ‘RNAi in insect pest control’, three important applications of RNA interference (RNAi) in insects are briefly discussed and linked to the different studies published in this Special Issue.
O. Christiaens, J. Niu, Clauvis Nji Tizi Taning   +2 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Mr-AbaA Regulates Conidiation by Interacting with the Promoter Regions of Both Mr-veA and Mr-wetA in Metarhizium robertsii

Microbiology Spectrum, 2021
Conidiation is a pivotal strategy for fungi to resist adverse environments and disperse to new habitats, which is especially important for entomopathogenic fungi whose conidia are infective as fungal pesticide propagules. However, the molecular mechanism
Hao Wu, Youmin Tong, Rong Zhou, Yulong Wang, Zhangxun Wang, Ting Ding, Bo Huang   +6 more
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Pest control potential of adjacent agri‐environment schemes varies with crop type and is shaped by landscape context and within‐field position

Journal of Applied Ecology, 2020
1. Increasing natural pest control in agricultural fields is an important aim of ecological intensification. Combined effects of landscape context and local placement of agri-environmental schemes (AES) on natural pest control and within-field distance ...
Fabian A. Boetzl, Maren Schuele, J. Krauss, I. Steffan‐Dewenter   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Full-Length Transcriptome Sequencing-Based Analysis of Pinus sylvestris var. mongolica in Response to Sirex noctilio Venom

Insects, 2022
Sirex noctilio is a major international quarantine pest that recently emerged in northeast China to specifically invade conifers. During female oviposition, venom is injected into the host together with its symbiotic fungus to alter the normal Pinus ...
Chenglong Gao, Lili Ren, Ming Wang, Zhengtong Wang, Ningning Fu, Huiying Wang, Juan Shi   +6 more
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Not in My Backyard: Public Perceptions of Wildlife and ‘Pest Control’ in and around UK Homes, and Local Authority ‘Pest Control’

Animals, 2020
Simple Summary Wildlife causes ‘pest’ problems globally. Controlling wildlife involves killing and harming the welfare of many animals. We examined public perceptions of 10 wildlife species and wildlife management, in and around UK homes, as well as ...
Sandra E. Baker, Stephanie A. Maw, P. Johnson, D. W. Macdonald   +3 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Public Opinion Towards Gene Drive as a Pest Control Approach for Biodiversity Conservation and the Association of Underlying Worldviews

, 2020
Synthetic gene drive approaches are nascent technologies with potential applicability for pest control for conservation purposes. Responsible science mandates that society be engaged in a dialogue over new technology, particularly where there exist ...
E. MacDonald, Jovana Balanovic, E. Edwards, W. Abrahamse, Bob Frame, A. Greenaway, Robyn Kannemeyer, N. Kirk, Fabien Medvecky, T. Milfont, J. Russell, D. Tompkins   +11 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

Ant community potential for pest control in olive groves: management and landscape effects

bioRxiv, 2020
Ants are important pest control agents in many agroecosystems worldwide. However, little is known about how management, ecological contrast generated by different agricultural practices, and landscape complexity affect their communities and the potential
Carlos Martínez‐Núñez, P. Rey, Teresa Salido, A. Manzaneda, F. Camacho, Jorge Isla   +5 more
semanticscholar   +1 more source

The Effect of Gut Bacteria on the Physiology of Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier and Their Potential for the Control of This Pest

Insects, 2021
Red Palm Weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus Olivier, is a notorious pest, which infests palm trees and has caused great economic losses worldwide. At present, insecticide applications are still the main way to control this pest.
Qian-Xia Liu, Zhi-Ping Su, Hui-Hui Liu, Sheng-Ping Lu, Bing Ma, Yue Zhao, You-Ming Hou, Zhang-Hong Shi   +7 more
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A rapid quality control test to foster the development of the sterile insect technique against Anopheles arabiensis

Malaria Journal, 2020
Background With the fight against malaria reportedly stalling there is an urgent demand for alternative and sustainable control measures. As the sterile insect technique (SIT) edges closer to becoming a viable complementary tool in mosquito control, it ...
Nicole J. Culbert, Nanwintoum Séverin Bimbilé Somda, Maiga Hamidou, Dieudonné Diloma Soma, Silvana Caravantes, Thomas Wallner, Mamai Wadaka, Hanano Yamada, Jérémy Bouyer   +8 more
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