Residual toxicity of pesticide active substance commonly used in tomato crop on the predator Nesidiocoris tenuis (Heteroptera: Miridae) DOI
Antonis Nikolakakis,

Dimitrios Bitsakis,

Zacharias Skarakis

et al.

Journal of Applied Entomology, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: unknown

Published: June 10, 2024

Abstract Nesidiocoris tenuis (Reuter) (Heteroptera Miridae) is a key biological control agent of the tomato leaf miner Tuta absoluta (Meyrick). However, in cases prey scarcity, this predator switches into phytophagous pest causing ring injuries stems plants. The aim study was to assess side effects dry residues and explore presence target site resistance mutations 10 insecticides, two bioinsecticides, an acaricide fungicide widely applied IPM, on adults N. collected from different regions Crete; Western Eastern island during successive years. Lethal toxicity trials were performed sprayed recorded 2 h, 7 14 days after exposure. At both populations, chlorpyrifos, acetamiprid thiamethoxam moderately harmful at application day slightly application. Only chlorpyrifos maintained its for more than days. All rest tested pesticides (emamectin benzoate, abamectin, chlorantraniliprole+abamectin, chlorantraniliprole, deltamethrin, tebufenpyrad, spinosad, Bacillus thuringiensis var kurstaki , metaflumizone myclobutanil) classified as harmless. Additionally, analysis insecticide sequences indicated absence populations. Overall, our findings illustrate impact 15 their residual mortality rates adults.

Language: Английский

Nontarget pesticide impacts on pest natural enemies: progress and gaps in current knowledge DOI Creative Commons
Rebecca A Schmidt‐Jeffris

Current Opinion in Insect Science, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 58, P. 101056 - 101056

Published: May 18, 2023

Language: Английский

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Nanostructured lipid carriers of essential oils as potential tools for the sustainable control of insect pests DOI
Simona Tortorici, Cinzia Cimino, Michele Ricupero

et al.

Industrial Crops and Products, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 181, P. 114766 - 114766

Published: March 19, 2022

Language: Английский

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30
Arthropod outbreaks, stressors, and sublethal stress DOI
R. N. C. Guedes, Giovanni Benelli, Evgenios Agathokleous

et al.

Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 28, P. 100371 - 100371

Published: June 1, 2022

Language: Английский

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25
Landscape features support natural pest control and farm income when pesticide application is reduced DOI Creative Commons
Ana Klinnert, Ana Barbosa, Rui Catarino

et al.

Nature Communications, Journal Year: 2024, Volume and Issue: 15(1)

Published: June 25, 2024

Abstract Future trajectories of agricultural productivity need to incorporate environmental targets, including the reduction pesticides use. Landscape features supporting natural pest control (LF-NPC) offer a nature-based solution that can serve as partial substitute for synthetic pesticides, thereby future levels. Here, we introduce novel approach quantify contribution LF-NPC yields and its associated economic value crop production in broad-scale context. Using European Union case study, combine granular farm-level data, spatially explicit map potential, regional agro-economic supply market model. The results reveal farms located areas characterized by higher potential experience lower losses context reduced Our analysis suggests reduces yield gaps on average four percentage points, increases income similar magnitude. These highlight significance income, provide valuable reference point farmers policymakers aiming successfully invest landscape achieve targets.

Language: Английский

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5
Sublethal effects of plant essential oils toward the zoophytophagous mirid Nesidiocoris tenuis DOI Creative Commons
Luis Clepf Passos, Michele Ricupero, Antonio Gugliuzzo

et al.

Journal of Pest Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 95(4), P. 1609 - 1619

Published: Aug. 17, 2022

Abstract Zoophytophagous hemipteran predators provide relevant biological control services and their applications are consolidated in greenhouse pest management. The use of plant essential oils (EOs) for sustainable crop protection is being currently promoted. However, further knowledge the potential side effects EOs on predatory mirids (Hemiptera: Miridae) required. Here, we evaluated non-target impact four (anise, fennel, garlic lavender) generalist predator Nesidiocoris tenuis (Reuter) laboratory. baseline toxicity was firstly assessed N. adults following topical contact exposure. Then, reproduction orientation behavior tested exposure to three estimated EO lethal concentrations (LC 1 , LC 10 30 ). Garlic had lowest LCs (e.g., 1.34 mg mL −1 ), thus most toxic compound among EOs. s lavender, anise fennel were 2.75, 4.55 5.17 respectively. fertility females negatively affected by all at highest concentration. Nevertheless, caused no sublethal . Our findings suggest that careful attention should be given when used combination with management programs.

Language: Английский

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Role of plant essential oil nanoemulsions on host colonization by the invasive ambrosia beetle Xylosandrus compactus DOI Creative Commons
Antonio Gugliuzzo, Valeria Francardi, Sauro Simoni

et al.

Industrial Crops and Products, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 195, P. 116437 - 116437

Published: Feb. 24, 2023

The development of effective control strategies targeting non-native ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae and Platypodinae) represents an emerging challenge. This is due both to their rapid spread into climatically suitable newly invaded regions rich in susceptible host plants the limited knowledge concerning sustainable management tools. In this context, use botanical insecticides, such as plant essential oils (EOs), considered a promising option Integrated Pest Management (IPM) alternative conventional insecticides for crop protection. Here, impact five EO nanoemulsions (Rosmarinus officinalis L. cultivar verbenone, Carlina acaulis L., Laurus nobilis Cupressus sempervirens Betula alba L.) on choice behavior, colonization progeny production by invasive beetle Xylosandrus compactus (Eichhoff) was evaluated under laboratory semi-field conditions. chemical composition tested EOs firstly means gas chromatography-mass spectrometry (GC-MS) analyses. Then, were prepared characterized through dynamic light scattering (DLS). Tested showed single or bimodal droplet size distributions nanometric range. Results highlighted significant repellent activity R. cv. verbenone C. (at 3% concentration). However, trend repellence against not confirmed at decreasing concentrations (i.e., 1% 0.5%). Nanoemulsions based significantly affected choices regardless concentration. Indeed, no bioassays, lower number individuals started infesting stems treated with these nanoemulsions. On other hand, effect treatment found offspring produced survived females. Overall, our findings provide new insights toward repellents X. compactus, suggesting future incorporation non-chemical strategies, 'push-pull', part IPM packages pest.

Language: Английский

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Incorporating cropping systems with eco-friendly strategies and solutions to mitigate the effects of climate change on crop production DOI Creative Commons

Mnqobi Zuma,

Georgina D. Arthur, Roger M. Coopoosamy

et al.

Journal of Agriculture and Food Research, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 14, P. 100722 - 100722

Published: July 26, 2023

Agricultural practices account for approximately 13.5% of all human greenhouse gas emissions and are a significant driver land-use change. As result, natural soil fertility has been dramatically reduced, impacting agricultural productivity, the environment, health. New technologies, such as green can address these challenges by adjusting practices. This paper reviews recent research on climate-mitigating in agronomic cropping systems, to show how they affect crops, pests, beneficial arthropods. An optimal amount synthetic fertilizers agrochemicals necessary maintain production costs, while maximizing outputs. There is need develop intelligent, responsive, biodegradable, biocompatible materials manufacture green, safe, efficient pesticides. Site-specific nutrient management (SSNM), an strategy managing efficiency. system employs inorganic organic supplies, geographical temporal heterogeneity, crop demands nutrients, techniques. A practical exploit response plants abiotic factors, including duration, extent, incidence specific tolerance mechanisms, deploy plant-based products (PBPs). Using microbials (MPBs) sustainable promote plant growth even under situations. Further, nanoparticles, iron, silicon, silver, titanium, boost physiological activity wheat, maize, soybeans, spinach excellent alternatives artificial chemical pesticides, biodegradable only target species. Pest predator responses techniques require immediate intervention mitigate against climate change ensure food security.

Language: Английский

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Non-target effects of bioinsecticides on natural enemies of arthropod pests DOI Creative Commons
Fabrizio Lisi, Gaetano Siscaro, Antonio Biondi

et al.

Current Opinion in Environmental Science & Health, Journal Year: 2025, Volume and Issue: unknown, P. 100624 - 100624

Published: April 1, 2025

Language: Английский

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Companion plants and alternative prey improve biological control by Orius laevigatus on strawberry DOI

Mnqobi Zuma,

Cliven Njekete,

Kouassi Konan

et al.

Journal of Pest Science, Journal Year: 2022, Volume and Issue: 96(2), P. 711 - 721

Published: Nov. 7, 2022

Language: Английский

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Bioactivity of Allium sativum essential oil-based nano-emulsion against Planococcus citri and its predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri DOI Creative Commons
Antonino Modafferi, Michele Ricupero,

Giuseppe Mostacchio

et al.

Industrial Crops and Products, Journal Year: 2023, Volume and Issue: 208, P. 117837 - 117837

Published: Nov. 28, 2023

Botanical extracts, in particular essential oils (EOs), could be the ideal candidates for development of biopesticides as an alternative to synthetic pesticides. However, some limitations EOs (high flammability, volatility, degradability, poor solubility water) prevent their use under real operational conditions. Nanotechnologies are useful tools overcome above-mentioned these natural substances. Furthermore, encapsulation nano-delivery systems (nanoparticles and nano-emulsions) can improve functional properties EOs. In this context, study aimed develop a highly stable, concentrated garlic nano-emulsion (15%) evaluate acute toxicity with different exposure routes towards Planococcus citri its predator Cryptolaemus montrouzieri. First, EO was used (15% EO; 5% Tween 80; 80% using high-pressure microfluidizer; then both crude were chemically investigated by Solid Phase Microextraction-Gas Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (SPME-GC-MS) technique. The physically characterized dynamic light scattering analysis over time (24 h, 3 months 1 year after preparation) bioassays involving target non-target organisms. Results showed that consisted 95% sulphur compounds diallyl disulphide most abundant component, developed remained stable even year, droplets' dimension within nanometric range (221.4 nm). nano-formulation effective against pest 48 h from treatment (Direct: LC90 = 0.967%; Indirect: 1.088%), while it had no effect on C. These promising results highlight potential garlic-based environmentally friendly insecticide control.

Language: Английский

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