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.
Environmental Toxicology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
38(7), P. 1702 - 1711
Published: March 29, 2023
λ-Cyhalothrin
(λ-cyh)
is
widely
used
in
agricultural
production
and
has
been
reported
to
cause
damages
numerous
nontarget
insects.
As
an
important
economic
model
insect
of
Lepidoptera,
Bombyx
mori
was
extremely
sensitive
λ-cyh,
pesticide
drift
often
leads
silkworm
poisoning.
However,
little
known
about
the
persistence
sublethal
effects
or
potential
recovery
from
short-term
exposure
doses
pesticides.
In
this
study,
we
estimated
caused
by
(24
h)
λ-cyh
LC1
,
LC10
LC25
LC50
respectively,
investigated
persistent
negative
on
growth,
survival,
pupal
metamorphosis
larvae.
Silkworm
growth
mostly
retarded
after
exposure,
with
dose-dependent
observed
at
delayed
time
points.
Relative
control,
treatment
groups
showed
significantly
higher
larval
mortalities
abnormal
pupa
rates.
Additionally,
transcriptome
sequencing
conducted
investigate
normal
physiological
functions
midgut
B.
mori.
A
total
2697
differentially
expressed
genes
were
identified,
57.1%
DEGs
down-regulated.
Gene
ontology
Kyoto
encyclopedia
genomes
enrichment
analysis
further
revealed
that
energy
nutrient
metabolisms
negatively
affected.
Moreover,
demonstrated
inhibited
oxidative
phosphorylation
pathway
reducing
expression
mitochondrial
electron
transport
chain
complex
consequently
synthesis
ATP.
This
study
provided
useful
transcriptome-wide
resources
facilitate
overall
knowledge
molecular
basis
toxicity
Crop Protection,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
178, P. 106582 - 106582
Published: Jan. 3, 2024
Nesidiocoris
tenuis
is
a
zoophytophagous
insect
widely
used
commercially
as
biological
control
agent
against
different
pests
and
crops
under
greenhouse
conditions.
For
successful
Integrated
Pest
Management
(IPM)
strategy,
it
crucial
to
know
the
compatibility
of
available
new
crop
protection
products
with
agents.
The
aim
this
study
was
evaluate
classify
lethal
sublethal
effects
on
N.
tenuis,
including
novel
insecticides
dimpropyridaz
Beauveria
bassiana
strain
PPRI
5339,
in
accordance
International
Organisation
for
Biological
Control
(IOBC)
directives.
Dimpropyridaz,
B.
adjuvant
fatty
acid
esters
combination
5339
have
been
classified
harmless
(IOBC
1
<
25%
mortality
beneficial
capacity).
evaluation
reproduction
capacity
increase
(rc)
showed
no
significant
between
previous
compounds
untreated
control.
Flupyradifurone,
sulfoxaflor,
dimethoate
were
harmful
4
>
75%
these
two
(dimpropyridaz
5339)
great
importance
because
adds
tools
be
IPM
programmes
which
chemical
strategies
are
together.
Insect Molecular Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
32(6), P. 738 - 747
Published: Aug. 30, 2023
Abstract
Cucurbits
are
important
economic
plants
that
attacked
by
numerous
pests,
among
which
the
melon
fly
Zeugodacus
cucurbitae
is
extremely
problematic.
New
sustainable
pest
control
strategies
necessary
to
replace
chemical
insecticides
harmful
environment,
human
health
and
nontarget
species.
The
RNA
interference
(RNAi)
technology
one
of
most
promising
tools
due
high
efficiency
species
specificity.
We
developed
an
RNAi
strategy
targeting
ecdysone
receptor
(
ECR
)
Z.
,
plays
role
in
moulting
reproduction.
identified,
described
isolated
gene
measured
its
expression
pattern
across
developmental
stages
tissues.
ZcECR
knockdown
via
ds
ingestion
caused
a
significant
larval
mortality
abnormal
phenotypes
pupae
adults.
About
68%
larvae
fed
with
‐treated
diet
failed
enter
pupal
stage
died.
In
addition,
dramatically
reduced
weight
(by
3.24
mg
on
average)
fecundity
about
23%).
therefore
method
paving
way
for
development
novel
highly
specific
strategies.
Entomologia Experimentalis et Applicata,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
172(10), P. 894 - 901
Published: June 10, 2024
Abstract
The
predatory
bug
Cyrtorhinus
lividipennis
Reuter
(Hemiptera:
Miridae)
is
an
important
biological
control
agent
for
planthoppers,
such
as
Nilaparvata
lugens
(Stål)
Delphacidae),
and
leafhoppers
in
rice
fields
(
Oryza
sativa
L.,
Poaceae).
In
this
study,
the
sublethal
effects
of
azoxystrobin
difenoconazole,
two
fungicides
extensively
used
production,
on
were
investigated.
results
indicated
that
exposure
to
at
third
instar
had
no
influence
developmental
duration,
but
difenoconazole
resulted
a
25.2%
decrease
lifespan
adult
males.
When
exposed
newly
emerged
adults,
caused
33.5%
female
longevity.
pre‐oviposition
period
azoxystrobin‐treated
females
mating
with
males
was
shortened
by
44.9%,
compared
control,
whereas
difenoconazole‐treated
lengthened
32.2%
group.
However,
effect
fecundity
egg
hatchability.
Furthermore,
did
not
impact
average
consumption
C.
N.
individuals.
They
stimulate
response
plants
infested
two‐choice
H‐shaped
olfactometer
test.
Also,
capacity
increased
after
decreased
fungicides.
Overall,
our
pose
notable
risk
.
These
findings
establish
foundation
rational
coordinated
utilization
agents
ecosystems.
CABI Agriculture and Bioscience,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
5(1)
Published: June 25, 2024
Abstract
Background
Pesticides-induced
mortality
has
traditionally
been
the
toxicological
endpoint
on
which
a
chemical
is
selected
for
pest
management
strategies.
However,
exposure
to
pesticide
might
also
cause
behavioral
alterations
that
can
dramatically
affect
dynamics
of
pest-plant
interaction.
Understanding
these
non-lethal
effects
crucial
developing
comprehensive
and
sustainable
control
measures.
Methods
Here,
using
Electrical
Penetration
Graph
(EPG)
technique,
we
evaluated
whether
biopesticides
routinely
used
in
organic
or
conventional
alter
probing
feeding
behavior
cotton
aphid
Aphis
gossypii
treated
plants.
The
post
persistence
when
moving
insect
onto
clean
plants
was
assessed.
tested
were
chosen
being
aphicides
because
those
crops
hosts
A.
.
Generalised
linear
mixed
models
fitted
analyse
aphids,
untreated
data
as
model
baseline.
Results
Residuals
Bacillus
thuringiensis
,
Beauveria
bassiana
sulfur
significantly
affected
stylets
intercellular
route
compared
(namely,
shorter
pathways,
fewer
brief
intracellular
probes,
higher
longer
derailed
events).
Mineral
oil,
orange
essential
oil
pyrethrin
delayed
impaired
onset
phloem
sap
ingestion.
On
other
hand,
copper
potassium
salts
promoted
feeding.
Pyrethrin
only
inducing
persistent
alterations,
with
insects
displaying
frequency
occurrence
xylem
ingestion
events
moved
after
exposure.
Conclusions
Overall,
this
study
demonstrates
modulate
aphid-plant
interactions
by
impairing
facilitating
exploitation
host
plant,
affecting
patterns
conducive
plant
pathogens
transmission.
This
highlights
importance
considering
studies
impact
all
compounds
could
be
exposed
within
agroecosystem,
including
not
designed
specific
pest.
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
unknown
Published: Dec. 27, 2024
Spinosyns
are
secondary
metabolites
produced
by
Saccharopolyspora
spinosa
known
for
their
potent
insecticidal
properties
and
broad
pesticidal
spectrum.
We
report
significant
advancements
in
spinosyn
biosynthesis
achieved
through
a
genome
combination
improvement
strategy
S.
spinosa.
By
integrating
modified
shuffling
with
ultraviolet
mutation
multiomics
analysis,
we
developed
high-yield
strain
designated
as
YX2.
The
levels
of
most
proteins
linked
to
primary
metabolism
were
greater
this
than
those
Based
on
these
insights,
overexpressed
15
relevant
functional
genes
enhance
the
conversion
fatty
acids
into
acetyl-coenzyme
A.
Notably,
overexpression
acd
(YX2_3432)
significantly
increased
yield,
reaching
1120
±
108
mg/L,
which
is
about
12
times
higher
that
This
study
presents
valuable
straightforward
can
be
broadly
applied
production
actinomycetes.