Synthesis and application of zinc oxide nanoparticles in Pieris brassicae larvae as a possible pesticide effect by Isabella Martins Lourenço, Amedea Barozzi Seabra, Marcelo Lizama Vera, Nicolás Hoffmann, Olga Rubilar Araneda, Leonardo Bardehle Parra

“…Finally, the results of the present study with ZnO NPs and P. brassicae larvae suggest an initial trigger for future possibilities of exploration and more in-depth studies to clarify the interaction of ZnO NPs and the possible metabolic pathways triggered in these insect pests.…”
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21st century Latin American synthetic peptides for their application in antivenom production by Jésica A. Rodríguez, Gabriela R. Barredo-Vacchelli, Joaquin A. Eloy, Silvia A. Camperi

“…Epitopes have been identified from many clinically important toxins in Latin American snakes (snake venom metalloproteinases, snake venom serine proteases, crotamine, phospholipases A2, and three-finger toxins), scorpions (beta-mammal/insect toxin Ts1, alpha-mammal toxin Ts2, alpha-mammal toxin Ts3, toxin Ts4, and beta-mammal Tt1g neurotoxin), and spiders (dermonecrotic toxin and delta-ctenitoxin-Pn2a). …”
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Biphasic anaphylaxis in a Canadian tertiary care centre: an evaluation of incidence and risk factors from electronic health records and telephone interviews by Anne K. Ellis, Lubnaa Hossenbaccus, Sophia Linton, Hannah Botting, Eman Badawod, Alyssa Burrows, Sarah Garvey

“…Methods From November 2015 to August 2017, all patients who presented to the emergency department at two hospital sites in Kingston given a diagnosis of “allergic reaction,” “anaphylaxis,” “drug allergy,” or “insect sting allergy,” were evaluated. Patients were contacted sometime after ED discharge to obtain consent and confirm symptoms and timing of the reaction. …”
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Genes involved in DMSO-mediated yield increase of entomopathogenic nematodes by Xingxin Liu, Zhongchen Rao, Richou Han, Linhong Jin, Li Cao

“…Abstract Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) associated with their symbiotic bacteria can effectively kill insect pests, in agriculture, forestry and floriculture. …”
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One size does not fit all: Classical weed biological control across continents by Emily J. Le Falchier, T. Telmadarrehei, M.A. Rafter, C.R. Minteer

“…Ecological host range studies in areas where the biological control agent is native or already present can test the validity of laboratory findings with the advantage of evaluating long-range host-recognition behaviors of the insect. A weed biological control program targeting Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi (Anacardiaceae) was given permission to release Pseudophilothrips ichini (Hood) (Thysanoptera: Phlaeothripidae) in Florida, USA in 2019. …”
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Synergistic effects of PGPRs and fertilizer amendments on improving the yield and productivity of Canola (Brassica napus L.) by Haji Muhammad, Muhammad Ijaz, Abdul Sattar, Sami Ul-Allah, Ahmad Sher, Muhammad Asif, Muhammad Dilshad, Khalid Mahmood, Muhammad Waheed Riaz, Muhammad Saqlain Zaheer, Muhammad Rizwan, Salim Manoharadas

“…We applied Azotobacter salinestris and Bacillus subtilis with biochar, compost, animal manure, poultry manure, and NPK fertilizer. Insect pest management and other agronomic practices were carried out to maintain the experiment. …”
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Nutritional Quality and Safety of Complementary Foods Developed from Blends of Staple Grains and Honey Bee Larvae (Apis mellifera) by Shewangzaw Addisu Mekuria, John N. Kinyuru, Beatrice Kiage Mokua, Mesfin Wogayehu Tenagashaw

“…This study was aimed at evaluating the nutritional composition, microbial safety, and sensory quality of extruded complementary foods developed from blends of staple grains and insect bee larva (Apis mellifera). Teff, maize, soybean, and bee larva samples were milled to flour and blended before extrusion as follows: ComF01 (57% maize, 29% teff, and 14% soybean) and ComF02 (58% maize, 29% teff, and 13% bee larvae) using NutriSurvey software (version, 2007). …”
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Evaluation of the Synergistic Antimicrobial Activity of Essential Oils and Cecropin A Natural Peptide on Gram-Negative Bacteria by Filippo Fratini, Chiara Pecorini, Ilaria Resci, Emma Copelotti, Francesca Paola Nocera, Basma Najar, Simone Mancini

“…In this study, we assessed the Minimum Inhibitory Concentration (MIC), Minimum Bactericidal Concentration (MBC) and Fractional Inhibitory Concentration (FIC) of three Essential Oils (EOs): winter savory (<i>Satureja montana</i>), bergamot (<i>Citrus bergamia</i>) and cinnamon (<i>Cinnamomum zeylanicum</i>) and of the insect antimicrobial peptide Cecropin A (CecA), alone and in combination with EOs, against two Gram-negative ATCC bacterial strains: <i>Escherichia coli</i> and <i>Salmonella enterica</i> serovar Typhimurium. …”
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Fertility differences between two wild-type <i>Drosophila melanogaster</i> lines correlate with differences in the expression of the <i>Jheh</i> gene, which codes for an enzyme deg... by O. V. Andreenkova, N. V. Adonyeva, V. M. Efimov, N.  E. Gruntenko

“…Another factor that can affect the insect reproduction is an infection with the maternally inherited symbiotic α-proteobacterium Wolbachia. …”
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Insecticidal effect of Essential Oils of Citrus limon, Cymbopogon citratus and Syzygium aromaticum and their Synergistic Combinations Against Anopheles Mosquitoes by Tunde Ayobami Owolabi, Philippine Chigozie Okubor, James Danga, Issa Onimisi

“…Despite mosquitoes’ resistance to the individual oil, these findings suggest that these oils can be optimized for more effective insect control when combined, consequently, this research has contributed to the quest for a better, cheaper, safer and eco-friendly for mosquito control. …”
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AmelOBP4: an antenna-specific odor-binding protein gene required for olfactory behavior in the honey bee (Apis mellifera) by Fang Liu, Yu Lai, Lixian Wu, Qiang Li, Linyue Lei, Wei Yin, Yuan Zhang, Zachary Y. Huang, Hongxia Zhao

“…However, few studies have investigated its effects on insect behavior. Previously, we found that AmelOBP4 has a significantly higher expression in the heads of foragers than that of nurses regardless of their ages, revealing its importance in foraging behaviour of the honey bee. …”
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Exploring freshwater soundscapes of tropical marshland habitats in Southeast Asia: insights into auditory sensory adaptation of wild Siamese fighting fish Betta splendens by Andreia Ramos, David Gonçalves, Raquel O. Vasconcelos

“…Sound recordings captured diverse biological sounds, including potential fish vocalizations, but primarily insect sounds. Hearing thresholds were determined using auditory evoked potential (AEP) recordings, revealing best hearing range within 100–400 Hz. …”
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Recombinant short TNF-BD protein from smallpox virus is pharmacologically active in an experimental septic shock model by I. P. Gileva, S. N. Yakubitskiy, I. V. Kolosova, S. N. Shchelkunov

“…Recombinant VARV-CrmB protein has been produced in insect cells using molecular cloning methods and its TNF neutralizing activity has been shown in vitro and in vivo. …”
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Investigation of Borrow Pit TEA28 BP3, Fenstanton, Cambridgeshire, UK by W.A. Boismier, E. Allison, C. Ardis, R. Banerjea, C.R. Batchelor, P. Dark, K. Dudgeon, C.P. Green, E. Henderson, J. Ladocha, J. Weinstock, D.S. Young, J.-L. Schwenninger

“…The abundance of dung beetles in the insect assemblage indicated the presence of populations of large herbivores. …”
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Monitoring changes of forest height in California by Samuel Favrichon, Jake Lee, Yan Yang, Yan Yang, Ricardo Dalagnol, Ricardo Dalagnol, Fabien Wagner, Le Bienfaiteur Sagang, Le Bienfaiteur Sagang, Sassan Saatchi, Sassan Saatchi, Sassan Saatchi

“…Forests of California are undergoing large-scale disturbances from wildfire and tree mortality, caused by frequent droughts, insect infestations, and human activities. Mapping and monitoring the structure of these forests at high spatial resolution provides the necessary data to better manage forest health, mitigate wildfire risks, and improve carbon sequestration. …”
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Projected range overlap between the predator Teretrius nigrescens and the invasive stored product pest Prostephanus truncatus expands under climate change by Rachel R. Harman, William R. Morrison, III, Alison R. Gerken

“…However, responses to future changes in climate may impact the ranges of insect species differently and, consequently, may alter the efficacy of biological control. …”
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Combining Host Plant Resistance, Selective Insecticides, and Biological Control Agents for Integrated Management of Tuta absoluta by Peris Wangari Nderitu, Mattias Jonsson, Esther Arunga, Mark Otieno, John Jamleck Muturi, Geoffrey O. Wafula

“…These results indicate that treatment combinations in insect pest management can be utilized. The present study results indicate that using a moderately resistant variety (Riogrande VF) in combination with the insecticide chlorantraniliprole (Coragen®) and a susceptible variety (Pesa F1) in combination with the biological control agent (M. pygmaeus) can improve T. absoluta management. …”
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Drosophila Cul3 contributes to Diap2-mediated innate immune signaling for antimicrobial defense by Fanrui Kong, Zixuan Wang, Chuchu Zhang, Yihua Xiao, Muhammad Abdul Rehman Saeed, Weini Li, Akira Goto, Qingshuang Cai, Shanming Ji

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Comparative transcriptomic and metabolomics analysis of ovary in Nilaparvata lugens after trehalase inhibition by Yongkang Liu, Fan Yang, Sijing Wan, Xianzhong Wang, Liwen Guan, Yan Li, Caidi Xu, Binghua Xie, Shigui Wang, Xiao-Ling Tan, Bin Tang

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Incompatible Aedes aegypti male releases as an intervention to reduce mosquito population-A field trial in Puerto Rico. by Liliana Sánchez-González, Jacob E Crawford, Laura E Adams, Grayson Brown, Kyle R Ryff, Mark Delorey, Jose Ruiz-Valcarcel, Nicole Nazario, Nexilianne Borrero, Julieanne Miranda, Sara N Mitchell, Paul I Howell, Johanna R Ohm, Charlie Behling, Brian Wasson, Craig Eldershaw, Bradley J White, Vanessa Rivera-Amill, Roberto Barrera, Gabriela Paz-Bailey

“…A field trial was conducted in collaboration with the Communities Organized to Prevent Arboviruses project in Ponce, Puerto Rico, to measure entomological and epidemiological effects of reducing Aedes aegypti populations using Wolbachia incompatible insect technique. We packed and shipped Wolbachia-males from California and released them into 19 treatment clusters from September 2020 to December 2020. …”
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