Changes in the intestinal microbiota of broiler chicken induced by dietary supplementation of the diatomite-bentonite mixture by E. Węsierska, P. Micek, M. G. Adamski, K. Gondek, M. Lis, M. Trela, D. Wojtysiak, J. Kowal, A. Wyrobisz-Papiewska, G. Kunstman, S. Mosiołek, K. Smoroń

“…Abstract Background Diatomite is a source of biologically available silicon but in feed industry its insecticide and anti-caking properties have been also widely recognized. …”
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Factors Associated with Malaria Infection among Head Porters in Agbogbloshie Market in the Greater Accra Region of Ghana by Patience Kwofie, John Tetteh, Reindorf Elijah Akakpo, Bismark Sarfo

“…Therefore, they sleep wherever they find themselves in the evening and do not benefit from most of the malaria intervention programs such as the use of long-lasting insecticide net. The inability to identify them because they are mobile means that they can continue to drive malaria transmission even if malaria in the general population is controlled. …”
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The Influence of the Farming System and Forecrop on the Yield and Chemical and Health-Promoting Composition of Spring Wheat Grain by Elżbieta Harasim, Cezary A. Kwiatkowski, Jan Buczek

“…In the conventional system, mineral NPK fertilization and pesticides (herbicides, fungicide, insecticide, and retardant) were applied at the recommended rates for wheat. …”
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Evaluation of Entomopathogenic Nematode Isolates against Subterranean Termites under Laboratory and Field Conditions [version 3; peer review: 2 approved, 1 approved with reservatio... by Fikremariam Yimer, Teshale Daba Dinka, Tariku Tesfaye Edosa, Belay Feyisa, Belay Abate Gutema, Dawit Melisie Achlehum

“…To manage this pest, different management options have been evaluated in Ethiopia. While insecticide usage is the dominant option, less attention has been given to Entomopathogenic Nematode (EPN) based management options. …”
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Forecasting the seasonal phenology of Agrotis ipsilon in Oregon grass seed and vegetable agroecosystems by Emma Slone, Jessica Green, Navneet Kaur, Darrin L. Walenta, Nicole P. Anderson, Casey Cruse, Seth J. Dorman, Seth J. Dorman

“…Effective management of this species relies on timely foliar insecticide applications targeting immature A. ipsilon larvae before crop damage is observed. …”
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Cybertoxicology, molecular docking, and experimental verification reveal the mechanism of action of chlorpyrifos on skin damage by Weibin Du, Wenxiang Zeng, Zhenwei Wang, Huahui Hu, Hongfeng Ruan, Gang Qu

“…Chlorpyrifos (CPF) is a broad-spectrum organophosphate chloride (OP) insecticide widely used in domestic use and open field. …”
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Image Digitization of Colorimetric Detection of Acephate Based on Its Complexation with Citrate-Capped Gold Nanoparticles by Mohd Junaedy Osman, Wan Md Zin Wan Yunus, Keat Khim Ong, Buong Woei Chieng, Noor Azilah Mohd Kassim, Siti Aminah Mohd Noor, Victor Feizal Knight, Jahwarhar Izuan Abd Rashid, Chin Chuang Teoh

“…Acephate (Ac), an organophosphate (OP) insecticide, is very harmful to human and the environment. …”
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Sex steroid hormones mediate the association between neonicotinoids and obesity among children and adolescents by Qian Su, Jinzhu Luo, You Zhou, Miao Liu, Shaohua Zeng, Yin Li, Jieying Gao

“…Background: Neonicotinoids are the most widely used insecticide worldwide. Toxicological and epidemiological studies suggest that exposure to neonicotinoid may be linked to the development of childhood obesity. …”
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The Use of Granular Cyclopentanone as Alternative to Artificial Source of Carbon Dioxide in Improved Passive Outdoor Host Seeking Device (POHD) by Stella T. Kessy, Bruno A. Nyundo, Ladslaus L. Mnyone, Issa N. Lyimo

“…Mosquitoes were tested against odor-baited POHDs augmented with yeast fermentation-produced CO2, granular cyclopentanone, attractive blends (Mbita or Ifakara), or their combinations. An insecticide, bendiocarb, was a killing agent used as a proxy for marking the mosquitoes visit the POHDs. …”
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Community Malaria Knowledge, Experiences, Perceived Roles, and Acceptability of Community-Directed Distribution of Intermittent Preventive Therapy for Pregnancy in Rural Southeast... by Ijeoma Nkem Okedo-Alex, Ifeyinwa Chizoba Akamike, Johnbosco Ifunanya Nwafor, Chihurumnanya Alo, Adaoha Pearl Agu, Dejene Derseh Abateneh, Chigozie Jesse Uneke

“…Most respondents (65.2%) had Insecticide-Treated Net (ITN) and fever in the past year (67.1%). …”
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Relatively Low Prevalence of Peripheral and Placental Plasmodium Infection at Delivery in Bangui, Central African Republic by Alexandre Manirakiza, Eugène Serdouma, Djibrine Djalle, Georges Soula, Remi Laganier, Nestor Madji, Methode Moyen, Alain Le Faou, Jean Delmont

“…Association between sociodemographic characteristics of those women and malaria, as well as prevention compliance (use of intermittent preventive treatment with sulfadoxine-pyrimethamine (IPTsp) and insecticide-treated bed nets (ITNs)), was analyzed. …”
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Effects of Novaluron Exposure on the Oviposition and Expression of Ovarian Development Related Genes in Silkworm, <i>Bombyx mori</i> (Lepidoptera: Bombycidae) by Meng-Jiao Wang, En-Xi Chen, Yi-Lin Ji, Yi-Xuan Qian, Yu-Ming Zhang, Lin Zhu, Guo-Dong Zhao, He-Ying Qian

“…The growth and development of silkworm larvae are easily affected by the use of chemical insecticides such as novaluron, a benzoylurea insecticide. …”
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Elevating larval source management as a key strategy for controlling malaria and other vector-borne diseases in Africa by Fredros Okumu, Sarah J. Moore, Prashanth Selvaraj, Arnon Houri Yafin, Elijah O. Juma, GloriaSalome G. Shirima, Silas Majambere, Andy Hardy, Bart G. J. Knols, Betwel J. Msugupakulya, Marceline Finda, Najat Kahamba, Edward Thomsen, Ayman Ahmed, Sarah Zohdy, Prosper Chaki, Peter DeChant, Kimberly Fornace, Nicodem Govella, Steven Gowelo, Emmanuel Hakizimana, Busiku Hamainza, Jasper N. Ijumba, William Jany, Hmooda Toto Kafy, Emmanuel W. Kaindoa, Lenson Kariuki, Samson Kiware, Eliningaya J. Kweka, Neil F. Lobo, Dulcisária Marrenjo, Damaris Matoke-Muhia, Charles Mbogo, Robert S. McCann, April Monroe, Bryson Alberto Ndenga, Halfan S. Ngowo, Eric Ochomo, Mercy Opiyo, Richard Reithinger, Chadwick Haadezu Sikaala, Allison Tatarsky, David Takudzwa, Fedra Trujillano, Ellie Sherrard-Smith

“…However, the stagnation of progress towards malaria elimination demands that we consider additional options to the current emphasis on insecticidal commodities targeting adult mosquitoes inside homes. …”
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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. …”
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Regular Antenatal Attendance and Education Influence the Uptake of Intermittent Preventive Treatment of Malaria in Pregnancy: A Cross-Sectional Study at the University Hospital, Ku... by Otchere Addai-Mensah, Max Efui Annani-Akollor, Linda Ahenkorah Fondjo, Kwadwo Sarbeng, Enoch Odame Anto, Eddie-Williams Owiredu, Shanice Nglokie Arthur

“…The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends the use of Insecticide Treated Bed-Nets and Intermittent Preventive Treatment (IPT) with Sulphadoxine-Pyrimethamine (SP) as interventions in curbing malaria during pregnancy. …”
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Quantifying the potential value of entomological data collection for programmatic decision-making on malaria control in sub-Saharan African settings by Nora Schmit, Hillary M. Topazian, Matteo Pianella, Giovanni D. Charles, Peter Winskill, Penelope A. Hancock, Ellie Sherrard-Smith, Katharina Hauck, Thomas S. Churcher, Azra C. Ghani

“…The 3-year impact and cost of various intervention packages was simulated in different sub-Saharan African settings, including combinations of scaling-up insecticide-treated nets (ITN), switching to next-generation ITNs, and a treatment and prevention package. …”
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Exposure of Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae) colonies to imidacloprid impairs larval development, promotes oxidative stress in pupae, and induces changes in the midgut of adult... by Daiani Rodrigues Moreira, Tuan Henrique Smielevski de Souza, Douglas Galhardo, Cinthia Leão Figueira, Samara Calvi Baulli, Breno Gabriel da Silva, Francieli das Chagas, José Washington Santos Oliveira, Jean Samel Rocha, Angélica de Souza Khatlab, Eliane Gasparino, Vagner de Alencar Arnaut de Toledo, Adriana Aparecida Sinópolis Gigliolli, Maria Claudia Colla Ruvolo-Takasusuki

“…In this study, we exposed bee (Apis mellifera L.) colonies to the insecticide imidacloprid (IMD) under field conditions to assess the occurrence of oxidative stress in larvae and pupae and investigate morphological changes in the fat body and midgut of larvae and midgut of adult bees. …”
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The effect of educational programs on parents’ knowledge, behavior, and practices regarding aluminum phosphide poisoning and its first-aid measures by Mabrouka Attia Ali Nada, Ahmed Kamal Eldin Elsayed Elfeky, Hamida Ahmed Mustafa Darweesh, Farida Khalil Ibrahim Mohamed, Loujain Saud Sharif, Faten Shawky Kandil, Fatma Ahmed Elsobky, Samah Abdallah Mohamed Amer

“…Abstract Background Aluminum phosphide is an excellent insecticide available as a chalky white or brown tablet. …”
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Magnitude of urban malaria and its associated risk factors in Damboya town, Kambata zone, Central Ethiopia by Biruk Mulachew, Temesgen Bezuayehu, Solomon Asnake

“…Presence of stagnant water (AOR = 3.630, 95 % CI: 1–13, P < 0.049), unavailability of Insecticide-treated bed net (AOR = 3.89, 95 % CI: 1.08–14.01, P < 0.038), living in a house with eaves (AOR = 5.06, 95 %CI: 1.25–20.58, p < 0.023), travel history (AOR = 3.58, 95 %CI: 1–12.79, p < 0.049), low-income (AOR = 5.3, 95 %CI: 1.09–25.2, P < 0.038), were significantly associated with malaria occurrence. …”
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Uptake kinetics and distribution of flupyrimin by rice (Oryza sativa L.): Effects of subcellular fractionation and soil factors by Xugen Shi, Min Wang, Zhenyu Jiang, Ruqiang Cui, Baotong Li, Xianpeng Zhang, Lianhu Zhang, Duantao Cao

“…Flupyrimin is an emerging neonicotinoid insecticide primarily used to control rice planthoppers. …”
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