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View article: Optimizing the performance of Piper mikanianum essential oils by developing a slow-release layer-by-layer self-assembly for Tetranychus urticae control with selectivity toward its natural enemy
Optimizing the performance of Piper mikanianum essential oils by developing a slow-release layer-by-layer self-assembly for Tetranychus urticae control with selectivity toward its natural enemy Open
Nanoformulations containing essential oils (EOs) with oppositely charged biopolymers have gained recognition in arthropod pest management due to their biocompatibility and biodegradability. In this study, we formulated nanoemulsions (NEs) …
View article: Fungicides vs mycoinsecticides in the management of corn leafhopper: physicochemical, in vitro and in vivo compatibilities, and degradation kinetics in maize plants
Fungicides vs mycoinsecticides in the management of corn leafhopper: physicochemical, in vitro and in vivo compatibilities, and degradation kinetics in maize plants Open
The present study investigates the compatibility of mycoinsecticides based on isolates IBCB66 and Simbi BB15 of Beauveria bassiana and Esalq-1296 of Cordyceps javanica, which are registered for the management of Dalbulus maidis in Brazil, …
View article: Toxicity and residual activity of insecticides against Palpita forficifera (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)
Toxicity and residual activity of insecticides against Palpita forficifera (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Open
Palpita forficifera Munroe is the main pest of olive orchards in Brazil. In the present study, we evaluated the toxicity of nine insecticides to 1st and 3st instar larvae and eggs of P. forficifera and the residual activity of insecticides…
View article: Alternative control of winter eggs and root-galling form of Daktulosphaira vitifoliae
Alternative control of winter eggs and root-galling form of Daktulosphaira vitifoliae Open
The phylloxera Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch 1856) (Hemiptera; Phylloxeridae) is one of the main pests of grapevines, feeding on the leaves and roots. In Brazil, the presence of winter eggs has been identified on branches of the ‘Paulse…
View article: Insecticides for mediterranean fruit fly control in orange fruits: laboratory and field assessments
Insecticides for mediterranean fruit fly control in orange fruits: laboratory and field assessments Open
This study evaluated the toxicity of the insecticide spinetoram at different doses [1.25, 1.87, 2.5, 3.75 and 5.0 g of active ingredient/100 L of water - (g of a.i./100 L)] on adults and larvae of C. capitata. Based on the LC50 and LC90 va…
View article: Toxicity of Post-Emergent Herbicides on Entomopathogenic Fungi Used in the Management of Corn Leafhopper: In Vitro and In Vivo Assessments
Toxicity of Post-Emergent Herbicides on Entomopathogenic Fungi Used in the Management of Corn Leafhopper: In Vitro and In Vivo Assessments Open
This is the first study to assess the physicochemical and biological compatibility of herbicides used in corn crops with entomopathogenic fungi used in the management of Dalbulus maidis in Brazil. The biological index was employed to ascer…
View article: First report of Pachycoris torridus (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae) in Carya illinoinensis (Juglandaceae) in Brazil
First report of Pachycoris torridus (Hemiptera: Scutelleridae) in Carya illinoinensis (Juglandaceae) in Brazil Open
The cultivation of pecan tree Carya illinoinensis (Wangenh.) K. Koch (Juglandaceae) is increasing in Brazil for nuts production and reforestation for wood as well as for shading in agrosilvopastoral systems. Here, we report the first occur…
View article: The Biological Activity of an SfMNPV-Based Biopesticide on a Resistant Strain of Spodoptera frugiperda Developing on Transgenic Corn Expressing Cry1A.105 + Cry2Ab2 + Cry1F Insecticidal Protein
The Biological Activity of an SfMNPV-Based Biopesticide on a Resistant Strain of Spodoptera frugiperda Developing on Transgenic Corn Expressing Cry1A.105 + Cry2Ab2 + Cry1F Insecticidal Protein Open
Insecticides based on baculoviruses have become an alternative for pest control in different agricultural crops. The aim of this study was to assess the biological activity of the bioinsecticide Cartugen™ (SfMNPV: Baculoviridae: Alphabacul…
View article: Harmonia axyridis (Pallas, 1773) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a predator of the leaf-galling form of the grape phylloxera Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch, 1856) (Hemiptera: Phylloxeridae) in Brazil
Harmonia axyridis (Pallas, 1773) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) as a predator of the leaf-galling form of the grape phylloxera Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch, 1856) (Hemiptera: Phylloxeridae) in Brazil Open
Harmonia axyridis (Pallas, 1773) (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae) is an Asian species intentionally introduced in many countries as a biological control agent for insect pests. In Brazil, it was introduced accidentally and recorded for the firs…
View article: The temperature affects the impact levels of synthetic insecticides on a parasitoid wasp used in the biological control of pentatomid pests in soybean crops
The temperature affects the impact levels of synthetic insecticides on a parasitoid wasp used in the biological control of pentatomid pests in soybean crops Open
The impact of climate change has led to growing global concern about the interaction of temperature and xenobiotics in agricultural toxicological studies. Thus, for the first time, we evaluated the lethal, sublethal and transgerational eff…
View article: Different protein sources of larval diet on the rearing of Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae): biological and nutritional analyses
Different protein sources of larval diet on the rearing of Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae): biological and nutritional analyses Open
Anastrepha fraterculus (Diptera: Tephritidae) is considered an important pest in Neotropical countries. The laboratory rearing of this species should reproduce conditions in nature; thus, special attention is required to the nutritional qu…
View article: Life cycle and food consumption potential of the invasive terrestrial slug Meghimatium pictum (Stoliczka, 1873)
Life cycle and food consumption potential of the invasive terrestrial slug Meghimatium pictum (Stoliczka, 1873) Open
The invasive chinese slug Meghimatiumpictum (Stoliczka, 1873) (Stylommathophora: Philomycidae) is originally from Asia, and it has been introduced in Latin American countries like Argentina and Brazil, where it is considered a critical hor…
View article: Mating behavior and oviposition of Palpita forficifera (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)
Mating behavior and oviposition of Palpita forficifera (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Open
Palpita forficifera Munroe, 1959 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is considered the main pest of the olive tree (Olea europaea L., Oleaceae) in Brazil and Uruguay. The aim of this work was to study the mating and oviposition behavior of P. forfici…
View article: Population dynamics of Palpita forficifera Munroe, 1959 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and associated parasitoids in olive orchards
Population dynamics of Palpita forficifera Munroe, 1959 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) and associated parasitoids in olive orchards Open
Palpita forficifera Munroe, 1959 (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) is the main pest of the olive tree (Olea europaea L., Oleaceae) in Brazil and its management has been difficult, as there are few products recommended for its control. This study ai…
View article: Chrysoperla externa (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) predate eggs of Duponchelia fovealis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), a pest of strawberry
Chrysoperla externa (Neuroptera: Chrysopidae) predate eggs of Duponchelia fovealis (Lepidoptera: Crambidae), a pest of strawberry Open
Duponchelia fovealis is an important pest in strawberry crops. In search of an alternative biological control method, the objective of this study was to assess the effects of a diet composed of Ephestia kuehniella or D. fovealis eggs offer…
View article: Oviposition behavior of the parasitoid Telenomus remus (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) on eggs of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae)
Oviposition behavior of the parasitoid Telenomus remus (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) on eggs of Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) Open
Telenomus remus (Hymenoptera: Scelionidae) is an efficient parasitoid of Spodoptera eggs. However, biological control programs require taxonomic, bioecological and behavioral studies of biological agents. Although the performance of T. rem…
View article: Toxicity of Bacillus sp. (Bacillales: Bacillaceae) on the fungus gnats, Bradysia aff. ocellaris larvae (Diptera: Sciaridae)
Toxicity of Bacillus sp. (Bacillales: Bacillaceae) on the fungus gnats, Bradysia aff. ocellaris larvae (Diptera: Sciaridae) Open
Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) Berliner has potential for use in insect management. Its use can be an alternative for the management of Bradysia aff. ocellaris (Comstock), considered one of the main strawberry pests in a soilless system. Ther…
View article: Novel Lactone-Based Insecticides and Drosophila suzukii Management: Synthesis, Potential Action Mechanisms and Selectivity for Non-Target Parasitoids
Novel Lactone-Based Insecticides and Drosophila suzukii Management: Synthesis, Potential Action Mechanisms and Selectivity for Non-Target Parasitoids Open
Drosophila suzukii, an invasive insect pest, poses a significant threat to various fruit crops. The use of broad-spectrum insecticides to control this pest can reduce the effectiveness of biological control agents, such as the parasitoid T…
View article: Reproductive biology of Trichopria anastrephae Lima (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae), a biological control agent of Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Reproductive biology of Trichopria anastrephae Lima (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae), a biological control agent of Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura) (Diptera: Drosophilidae) Open
Hymenopteran parasitoids, like any other insect, employ strategies to ensure their reproduction. Here, we present mating strategies used by the pupal parasitoid Trichopria anastrephae Lima (Hymenoptera: Diapriidae), a potential biocontrol …
View article: Population suppression of phylloxera gallicolae and radicicolae forms on grapevines with the use of synthetic insecticides
Population suppression of phylloxera gallicolae and radicicolae forms on grapevines with the use of synthetic insecticides Open
The grapevine phylloxera Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch, 1856) is the main insect pest of viticulture globally. Infestations can occur in the aerial part of the plant (gallicolae form) and roots (radicicolae form). In this study, the eff…
View article: Search hours for food attractant by Anastrepha fraterculus and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) adults in guava orchards
Search hours for food attractant by Anastrepha fraterculus and Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) adults in guava orchards Open
Anastrepha fraterculus (Wiedemann, 1830) and Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann, 1824) are considered the main pests of Brazilian fruit production. Understanding the behavior of species is of great importance for the success of management strat…
View article: The use of toxic baits for the suppression of Mediterranean fruit fly in mango orchards
The use of toxic baits for the suppression of Mediterranean fruit fly in mango orchards Open
Ceratitis capitata (Wiedemann, 1824) is an insect of major economic importance in the mango orchards of the submedium of the São Francisco River Valley, the main area of mango production and exportation in Brazil. To provide alternatives f…
View article: Population suppression of phylloxera gallicolae and radicicolae forms on grapevines with the use of synthetic insecticides
Population suppression of phylloxera gallicolae and radicicolae forms on grapevines with the use of synthetic insecticides Open
The grapevine phylloxera Daktulosphaira vitifoliae (Fitch, 1856) is the main insect pest of viticulture globally. Infestations can occur in the aerial part of the plant (gallicolae form) and roots (radicicolae form). In this study, the eff…
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Books in this series address the myriad ways in which warfare informs diverse cultural practices, as well as the way cultural practices-from cinema to social media-inform the practice of warfare.They illuminate the insights and limitations…
View article: Essential Oils as a Source of Ecofriendly Insecticides for Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) and Their Potential Non-Target Effects
Essential Oils as a Source of Ecofriendly Insecticides for Drosophila suzukii (Diptera: Drosophilidae) and Their Potential Non-Target Effects Open
The spotted wing drosophila (Drosophila suzukii) is one of the main invasive pests of small fruits in the world. Thus, 19 essential oils (EOs) were selected to analyze the effects through toxicity and repellency on oviposition and D. suzuk…
View article: Toxicity of insecticides used in rice crop on the egg parasitoid Trichogramma pretiosum (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) under field conditions
Toxicity of insecticides used in rice crop on the egg parasitoid Trichogramma pretiosum (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) under field conditions Open
We evaluated under field conditions the toxicity of insecticides previously identified as harmful in laboratory and semifield bioassays on the parasitoid Trichogramma pretiosum (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). The experiments were conduct…
View article: Biological Parameters and Fertility Life Table of Spodoptera frugiperda in Different Host Plants
Biological Parameters and Fertility Life Table of Spodoptera frugiperda in Different Host Plants Open
This work evaluated the biology and life table parameters of susceptible populations (Sus) of Spodoptera frugiperda to insecticides and Bt proteins, in conventional maize, Bt YieldGard VT PRO™ (Cry1A. 105/Cry2Ab) and PowerCore™…
View article: Population Dynamics of <i>Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis</i> (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Strawberry Cultivars in Southern Brazil
Population Dynamics of <i>Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis</i> (Thysanoptera: Thripidae) in Strawberry Cultivars in Southern Brazil Open
Heliothrips haemorrhoidalis is a polyphagous thrips species that has been reported as a potential pest in strawberry cultivation in Brazil. Since it has only recently emerged as a pest species in production areas, understanding seasonal tr…
View article: Effectiveness of <i>Steinernema rarum</i> PAM 25 (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) Against <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae)
Effectiveness of <i>Steinernema rarum</i> PAM 25 (Rhabditida: Steinernematidae) Against <i>Drosophila suzukii</i> (Diptera: Drosophilidae) Open
Drosophila suzukii (Matsumura 1931) represents one of the main pests of small fruits. The use of biological agents is very promising for insect control. In the present study, the nematode Steinernema rarum PAM 25 was evaluated for the cont…
View article: Toxicity of insecticides used in rice crop on the egg parasitoid Trichogramma pretiosum (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) under field conditions
Toxicity of insecticides used in rice crop on the egg parasitoid Trichogramma pretiosum (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae) under field conditions Open
We evaluated under field conditions the toxicity of insecticides previously identified as harmful in laboratory and semifield bioassays on the parasitoid Trichogramma pretiosum (Hymenoptera: Trichogrammatidae). The experiments were conduct…