Smallholder farmers’ knowledge, attitudes and practices towards biological control of papaya mealybug in Kenya by Kate Constantine, Fernadis Makale, Idah Mugambi, Harrison Rware, Duncan Chacha, Alyssa Lowry, Ivan Rwomushana, Frances Williams

“…Biological control is extremely sustainable in the smallholder production context, but in Sub Saharan Africa (SSA) few attempts using this pest control method for arthropod pests have been successful, with one of the key reasons cited as poor involvement of farming communities and extension in the dissemination of information. …”
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An Assessment of the Cyto-Genotoxicity Effects of Green-Synthesized Silver Nanoparticles and ATCBRA Insecticide on the Root System of <i>Vicia faba</i> by May A. Al-Saleh, Hanan F. Al-Harbi, L. A. Al-Humaid, Manal A. Awad

“…We aimed to synthesize silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using <i>Elettaria cardamomum</i> (cardamom) extracts and assess the cytotoxicity and genotoxicity of the cardamom extract, <i>cardamom</i>–AgNPs, and the insecticide ATCBRA—commonly used for pest control—on the root system of <i>Vicia faba</i> (broad bean). …”
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Early attainment of 20-hydroxyecdysone threshold shapes mosquito sexual dimorphism in developmental timing by Meichun Zhang, Han Wen, Qiang Sun, Dongjing Zhang, Yongjun Li, Andrew Xi, Xiaoying Zheng, Yu Wu, Jun Cao, Jeremy Bouyer, Zhiyong Xi

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Rebuilding Soil Ecosystems for Improved Productivity in Biosolarized Soils by Laura Ney, Dorcas Franklin, Kishan Mahmud, Miguel Cabrera, Dennis Hancock, Mussie Habteselassie, Quint Newcomer, Brendan Fatzinger

“…While biosolarization offers an organic option for soil pest control and avoids human and environmental health risks associated with chemical fumigants, it still has broad negative impacts on microbial communities. …”
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Assessing the authenticity and purity of a commercial Bacillus thuringiensis bioinsecticide through whole genome sequencing and metagenomics approaches by Yari Van Laere, Yari Van Laere, Marie-Alice Fraiture, Andrea Gobbo, Sigrid C. J. De Keersmaecker, Kathleen Marchal, Kathleen Marchal, Nancy H. C. Roosens, Kevin Vanneste

“…Biopesticides, biological agents for pest control in plants, are becoming increasingly prevalent in agricultural practices. …”
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Volatiles of the Predator <i>Xylocoris flavipes</i> Recognized by Its Prey <i>Tribolium castaneum</i> (Herbst) and <i>Oryzaephilus surinamensis</i> (Linne) as Escape Signals by Shaohua Lu, Li Yang, Zonglin Wu, Mingshun Chen, Yujie Lu

“…<i>Xylocoris flavipes</i> is a predator of <i>Tribolium castaneum</i> (Herbst) and <i>Oryzaephilus surinamensis</i> (Linne) that has been widely used in stored pest control. Herein, we analyze the volatile components of <i>Xylocoris flavipes</i> and their impacts on the olfactory behavior of <i>T. castaneum</i> and <i>O. surinamensis</i>. …”
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Mycosynthesis of chitosan-selenium nanocomposite and its activity as an insecticide against the cotton leafworm Spodoptera littoralis by Sohila A. Ibrahiem, Fifi M. Reda, Eman M. Abd-ElAzeem, Mostafa S. Hashem, Hala A. Ammar

“…These findings suggest that selenium nanoparticles and nanocomposite can be fabricated with a costless easy route using fungal filtrate, and they can be used safely in pest control systems that are safe for honeybee populations. …”
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Phenology, biological and cultural control of the new almond pest Eurytoma amygdali (Hymenoptera, Eurytomidae) in Spain by Eugenia Rodrigo, Vicent Benedito, Pilar Xamaní, Manuel Baena, Francisco Ferragut

“…Our results suggest that sanitation measure was an important cultural pest control practice, because in the plantations where mummified almonds were removed, 96% of edible almonds were harvested, compared to 18% if mummified almonds were not removed from trees. …”
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Sustainable biopolymer-based spheres for controlled release of nematodes: From development to their effects under seasonal climate variations by Javier Pitti Caballero, Rubén Collantes, Débora R. Antunes, Jahzeel Samaniego, Yabelys Santamaría, Jorge Muñoz, Renato Grillo

“…This study evaluates the efficacy of alginate- and chitosan-based biopolymer encapsulation systems, augmented with cellulose and encapsulated nematodes (oscheius carolinensis), as viable solutions for sustainable pest control in vegetable cultivation. The formulations were engineered to enable the controlled release of biocontrol agents, optimizing plant growth under varying seasonal climatic conditions (rainy, dry, and transitional seasons). …”
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Identification and Pathogenicity of <i>Fusarium</i> Species from Herbaceous Plants on Grassland in Qiaojia County, China by Yanzhu Gao, Zhixiao Zhang, Mei Ji, Sangzi Ze, Haodong Wang, Bin Yang, Lianrong Hu, Ning Zhao

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Vegetation Dynamics and Sensitivity Responds to Climate Change in the Upstream of the Yellow River, China by XiangYu Lan, RuoWei Li, Xin Wang, TianCai Zhou, YunHui Li, JieJi Duo, Jian Sun

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Effect of Cd–Zn compound contamination on the physiological response of broad bean and aphids by Liya Chen, Sijing Wan, Qintian Shen, Keting Zhao, Yanlan He, Yexin Xie, Shiyu Tao, Shuchang Zheng, Yi Zhang, Shigui Wang, Bin Tang, Yan Li, Yan Li

“…These related results provide new avenues for further exploration of plant responses to mixed heavy metal stress, pest control, and management of heavy metal pollution.…”
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Severe infestation by tropical bedbugs (Cimex hemipterus) in Medellín, Colombia. Case series by Julián Felipe Porras-Villamil, Sandra Sáez-Durán, María Trelis-Villanueva, Rubén Bueno-Marí, Màrius Vicent Fuentes

“…The patients were prescribed symptomatic treatment and informed about measures to control infestations. A pest control company made several visits to eliminate the bed bugs, but they were ineffective. …”
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Searching for More Effective Food Baits for Tephritid Fruit Flies (Diptera: Tephritidae): Performance of Newly Developed Vial-Lures Relative to Torula Yeast Borax by Walther Enkerlin, Emilio Arevalo, Jose Eduardo Caballero, Thomas Fezza, Esteban Garavelli, Diana Beatriz Martinez, Pedro Alexander Rodriguez, Todd Shelly, Milthon Edgardo Thomas, Antonio Villaseñor, Salvador Flores

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Silver-based plasmonic nanoparticles for biosensor organophosphate pesticides using a single film containing acetylcholinesterase/choline oxidase by D. Hermanto, N. Ismillayli, H. Muliasari, R. Wirawan, S.R. Kamali

“…BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVES: To address the potential harm caused by the intensive use of pesticides in pest control in agriculture, there is a need for accurate and efficient methods to detect and monitor pesticide residues. …”
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Research progress on climate change adaptation strategies to control invasive crop pest in sub-Saharan Africa: a bibliometric and systematic review by Eméline Sêssi Pélagie Assèdé, Eméline Sêssi Pélagie Assèdé, Calvince Ouko Othoo, Calvince Ouko Othoo, Ahmadou Ly, Gobena Bayisa, Temesgen Gashaw Tarkegn, Temesgen Gashaw Tarkegn, Mègnissè Zohoun, Anje-Jokebed N’goran

“…Meanwhile, chemical insecticide use remains an emergency solution as its effects on pest control would be more efficient. However, promising approaches emerge around biocontrol, agroforestry integrating pest management, and gender-tailored strategies. …”
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Brief Warm and Aldo-Keto Reductase Family <i>AspiAKR1B1</i> Contribute to Cold Adaptation of <i>Aleurocanthus spiniferus</i> by Zhi-Fei Jia, Yan-Ge Cui, Meng-Yuan Liu, Jeremiah Joe Kabissa, Yong-Yu Xu, Zhi-Wei Kang, Zhen-Zhen Chen

“…This research provides theoretical support for preventing the further spread of <i>A. spiniferus</i> to higher latitudes, and offers technical guidance for developing effective pest control measures.…”
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Age-Stage, Two-Sex Life Table of <i>Leptinotarsa decemlineata</i> (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) Experiencing Cadmium Stress by Bingyu He, Jiebo Zhang, Yang Hu, Yi Zhang, Jianan Wang, Chao Li

“…This study holds valuable implications for more effective implementation of pest control strategies in the future, offering robust scientific evidence to support the safeguarding of food security.…”
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Evidence of development of underutilised crops and their ecosystem services in Europe: a systematic mapping approach by Todd Jenkins, Sofie Landschoot, Kevin Dewitte, Geert Haesaert, John Reade, Nicola Randall

“…Within sub-topics related to specific ecosystem services, desirable traits, disease, weed and pest control all ranked highly, whilst invertebrate diversity and nitrogen fixation ranked lowest. …”
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Chromosome-level genome sequencing and assembly of the parasitoid wasp Leptopilina myrica by Zhi Dong, Zixuan Xu, Junwei Zhang, Yulong Guo, Qichao Zhang, Lan Pang, Ting Feng, Wenqi Shi, Yifeng Sheng, Jianhua Huang, Jiani Chen

“…Abstract Leptopilina wasps are crucial for biological pest control, particularly against the globally emerging pest Drosophila suzukii. …”
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