Egyptian Academic Journal of Biological Sciences,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
16(1), P. 133 - 139
Published: March 5, 2023
Fall
armyworm,
Spodoptera
frugiperda
(J.E
Smith)
(Noctuidae:
Lepidoptera)
has
become
a
serious
pest
in
maize.In
our
study,
we
evaluate
the
efficacy
of
Teflubenzuron
(Nomolt
®
15%
EC),
Emamectin
benzoate
(Proclaim
5%
SG)
and
Alfa-cypermethrin
(Fastac
EC)
on
fourth
instar
larvae
fall
armyworm
(FAW),
(Lepidoptera:
Noctuidae)
both
laboratory
field
experiments.The
results
revealed
that
LC50
values
obtained
were
0.18
ppm,
0.019
mg/ml,
0.6046
mg/ml
for
S.
treated
with
different
concentrations
Teflubenzuron,
α-cypermethrin
respectively.The
investigates
prolongation
larval
duration,
decreasing
pupation
%
pupal
duration.Field
application
against
was
expressed
as
percentage
reduction
population
residual
toxicity.Conclusion
study
insecticide
efficient
can
be
recommended
to
control
frugiperda.
Frontiers in Plant Science,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
16
Published: April 28, 2025
Cyantraniliprole,
a
second-generation
anthranilic
diamide,
is
widely
used
to
manage
lepidopteran
pests,
including
the
invasive
tomato
pinworm
Tuta
absoluta
(Meyrick).
However,
cyantraniliprole’s
resistance
mechanisms
and
associated
fitness
costs
in
T.
remain
underexplored.
Here,
we
investigated
of
cyantraniliprole-resistant
strain
(CyanRS)
via
nanocarrier-mediated
RNA
interference
(RNAi).
Results
showed
that
egg
incubation
period
developmental
durations
larval
pupal
stages
were
significantly
prolonged
CyanRS
population
compared
susceptible
(SS).
Further,
adult
emergence,
longevities
male
female,
fecundity,
hatching
rate
reduced
individuals.
The
mRNA
expression
levels
cytochrome
b5
reductase
(
CYB5R
)
P450
CYP9E2
analyzed
using
RT-qPCR
explore
their
potential
involvement
cyantraniliprole
.
Phylogenetic
motif
analysis
indicated
evolutionary
functional
conservation
with
other
insect
species,
especially
Lepidopterans.
Notably,
nanocarrier-encapsulated
dsRNA
targeting
genes
levels.
activity
was
substantially
decreased
after
knockdown
CYP92
genes.
This
increased
susceptibility
resistant
cyantraniliprole,
leading
higher
mortality
than
controls.
These
findings
show
might
play
key
role
evolution
current
study
provides
in-depth
insights
understand
underlying
this
herbivore.
Advanced Agrochem,
Journal Year:
2022,
Volume and Issue:
1(2), P. 100 - 112
Published: Nov. 11, 2022
Avermectins,
a
fermentation-derived
macrocyclic
lactones
isolated
from
Streptomyces
avermitilis,
exhibiting
long
history
as
biopharmaceuticals
used
in
agriculture,
medical
and
veterinary
fields.
Due
to
the
significant
biological
activity
low
mammalian
toxicity,
avermectins
have
been
recognized
one
of
most
market-competitive
anthelmintics
insecticides,
with
research
related
these
compounds
has
awarded
2015
Nobel
Prize
Physiology
or
Medicine.
Avermectin
molecules
contain
multiple
reaction
sites,
such
carbon-carbon
double
bonds,
hydroxyl
groups
oleandrose,
facilitating
further
development
derivatives
improved
physicochemical
properties,
bioavailability,
pest
spectrum,
efficacy
by
chemical
modification.
Presently,
thousands
avermectin
studied
various
species
commercialized
for
crop
protection
pharmaceutical
use.
Herein,
we
review
progress
achieved
on
structural
modification
reactions
summarize
their
structure-activity
relationships.
This
mini-review
may
provide
important
insights
into
future
efficient
avermectin-based
anthelmintics,
fungicides,
insecticides.
Insects,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
14(4), P. 363 - 363
Published: April 6, 2023
Tuta
absoluta
(Meyrick)
is
a
devastating
invasive
pest
worldwide.
The
abamectin
and
chlorantraniliprole
complex
have
become
an
alternative
option
for
chemical
control
because
they
can
enhance
insecticidal
activity
delay
increased
drug
resistance.
Notably,
pests
are
inevitably
resistant
to
various
types
of
insecticides,
compound
insecticides
no
exception.
To
identify
potential
genes
involved
in
the
detoxification
T.
absoluta,
PacBio
SMRT-seq
transcriptome
sequencing
Illumina
RNA-seq
analysis
complex-treated
were
performed.
We
obtained
80,492
non-redundant
transcripts,
62,762
(77.97%)
transcripts
that
successfully
annotated,
15,524
differentially
expressed
(DETs).
GO
annotation
results
showed
most
these
DETs
biological
processes
life-sustaining
activities,
such
as
cellular,
metabolic,
single-organism
processes.
KEGG
pathway
enrichment
pathways
related
glutathione
metabolism,
fatty
acid
amino
synthesis,
metabolism
response
absoluta.
Among
these,
21
P450s
(11
upregulated
10
downregulated).
qRT-PCR
eight
P450
after
treatment
consistent
with
RNA-Seq
data.
Our
findings
provide
new
full-length
transcriptional
data
information
further
studies
on
detoxification-related
Forests,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 535 - 535
Published: March 14, 2024
Carya
illinoinensis
(Wangenh.)
K.
Koch
(Pecan),
a
deciduous
tree
native
to
North
America,
faces
significant
challenges
from
pests.
This
study
investigated
the
insecticidal
efficacy
and
food
safety
of
using
broad-spectrum
insecticide
emamectin
benzoate
via
trunk
injection
for
potential
pecan
pest
management.
Injections
were
given
at
dosages
0.4,
0.8,
1.6,
2.4
mL/cm
diameter
breast
height
(DBH),
leaf
samples
collected
10,
30,
60,
100
days
post-injection,
while
fruit
obtained
during
swelling,
ripening,
harvest
stages.
We
established
an
analytical
method
determination
quantification
content
in
pecans
ultra-performance
liquid
chromatography–mass
spectrometry
(UPLC-MS).
Leaf
was
significantly
higher
compared
nuts
(p
≤
0.036).
The
leaves
following
four
dosage
treatments
decreased
over
time
0.1943/0.2799
mg/kg
(upper
crown/lower
crown),
0.1910/0.3957
mg/kg,
0.3663/0.6235
1.3988/1.9123
respectively.
pesticide
residues
0.4
0.8
treatment
groups
kernels
0.0016
0.0039
respectively,
below
latest
European
Union
Regulation
(0.005
mg/kg).
All
(0.4,
DBH)
feeding
test
caused
mortalities
fourth
instar
Hyphantria
cunea
(Drury)
larvae.
mortality
rates
10
post-injection
64.7%,
73.3%,
79.3%,
84.7%,
60
26.0%,
47.3%,
53.7%,
81.7%,
In
summary,
this
successfully
sensitive
detection
trunk-injected
demonstrates
its
effectiveness
as
chemical
control
option
against
foliar
insects.
Ecotoxicology and Environmental Safety,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
284, P. 116917 - 116917
Published: Aug. 24, 2024
The
fall
armyworm
(FAW),
Spodoptera
frugiperda
Smith
(Lepidoptera:
Noctuidae),
poses
a
significant
threat
to
food
security,
necessitating
effective
management
strategies.
While
chemical
control
remains
primary
approach,
understanding
the
toxicity
and
detoxification
mechanisms
of
different
insecticides
is
crucial.
In
this
study,
we
conducted
leaf-dipping
bioassays
assess
quinalphos
beta-cypermethrin·emamectin
benzoate
(β-cyp·EMB)
on
S.
larvae.
Additionally,
assessed
response
alterations
in
CarE,
GST,
MFO,
AChE
activities
sublethal
concentrations
these
over
various
treatment
durations.
Results
indicated
that
β-cyp·EMB
exhibited
higher
than
frugiperda.
Interestingly,
highest
were
observed
at
6
h
exposure
LC
Journal of Applied Entomology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
147(10), P. 895 - 907
Published: Sept. 14, 2023
Abstract
The
Tuta
absoluta
(Meyrick)
(Lepidoptera:
Gelechiidae)
originated
in
South
America
and
is
a
major
pest
of
the
economically
critical
solanaceous
crops.
It
devastating
to
tomatoes,
attacking
mainly
leaves,
stems,
flowers
fruits
tomato
plants,
can
cause
up
100%
damage.
T.
invaded
China
2017
expanded
rapidly,
severely
impacting
industry.
To
illustrate
detailed
potential
distribution
China,
we
used
CLIMEX
MaxEnt
models
predict
this
using
historical
future
climate
data.
predicts
wider
area
for
than
MaxEnt,
which
suggests
that
most
suitable
its
distribution,
except
Tarim
Basin
southern
Xinjiang,
western
Inner
Mongolia
northwestern
Gansu.
Both
accurately
predicted
known
provinces
Yunnan
Guangxi,
predictions
by
both
suggest
total
range
increase
slightly
with
changes
temperature.
These
will
help
understand
influence
change
on
thus
provide
theoretical
foundation
developing
early
monitoring,
quarantine
control
strategies.