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View article: Clinical Outcome of Conservative Management of Acute Appendicitis
Clinical Outcome of Conservative Management of Acute Appendicitis Open
Conservative management of uncomplicated acute appendicitis using antibiotics has gained global interest as a safe alternative to surgery. This approach is especially relevant in resource-limited healthcare systems like Pakistan, where sur…
View article: Medicinal properties of honey: A review
Medicinal properties of honey: A review Open
Honey has long been a valuable natural resource, used as a nutritional supplement and in traditional medicine to treat various ailments. Its antioxidant, antibacterial, anti-inflammatory, and anti-proliferative properties have been linked …
View article: NOXIOUSNESS OF THREE DIFFERENT ESSENTIAL OILS AGAINST RED PALM WEEVIL UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITION
NOXIOUSNESS OF THREE DIFFERENT ESSENTIAL OILS AGAINST RED PALM WEEVIL UNDER CONTROLLED CONDITION Open
Asian palm weevil, also known as red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier, 1790) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), has long been regarded as an annoying pest of many palm trees (Arecaceae), particularly date palm. Researchers a…
View article: In Vitro Exploration of Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Potential Biocontrol Agents of Brinjal Borer Leucinodes Orbonalis Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae)
In Vitro Exploration of Entomopathogenic Nematodes as Potential Biocontrol Agents of Brinjal Borer Leucinodes Orbonalis Guenée (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) Open
Leucinodes orbonalis is a potential pest of eggplant, commonly known as fruit and shoot borer. Owing to its devastating nature, chemical pesticides are frequently applied and insecticide pressure is significantly higher in developing natio…
View article: Feeding Toxicity of Insecticides against Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus, (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) in a Controlled Environment
Feeding Toxicity of Insecticides against Red Palm Weevil, Rhynchophorus Ferrugineus, (Coleoptera: Dryophthoridae) in a Controlled Environment Open
Rhynchophorus ferrugineus (Olivier, 1790), often known as the Asian palm weevil or red palm weevil (RPW) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), had long been considered disruptive to many palm trees (Arecaceae), especially date palms. Observing adul…
View article: Evaluating the Toxicity of Piperine, Azadirachtin, and Quercetin against Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Workers via Feeding Bioassay under Controlled Condition
Evaluating the Toxicity of Piperine, Azadirachtin, and Quercetin against Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) Workers via Feeding Bioassay under Controlled Condition Open
Exploration of effective management technique against Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) has gained the great concern of researchers because of its well-known negative impacts on public health, economic development and nati…
View article: In Vivo Studies on the Capacity of Greenlid Bio-traps (Glbt) to Minimize Overall Population of Aedes Aegypti/Albopictus in Dengue Risk Areas (Faisalabad)
In Vivo Studies on the Capacity of Greenlid Bio-traps (Glbt) to Minimize Overall Population of Aedes Aegypti/Albopictus in Dengue Risk Areas (Faisalabad) Open
Background: Mosquito-borne diseases are characterized by their specific biological transmission and these are able to imbibe the viruses on infected host. Tremendously affecting mosquito is Aedes and its species which are responsible as a …
View article: On the virulence of the entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae (Ascomycota: Hypocreales), against the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)
On the virulence of the entomopathogenic fungi, Beauveria bassiana and Metarhizium anisopliae (Ascomycota: Hypocreales), against the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) Open
Background The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), is a noxious pest of cruciferous crops all over the world causing serious economic damage. Management of insect pest generally depends on chemical contro…
View article: Host Plant Resistance, Physio-Morphic Character and Screening of Chickpea Pod Borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner)
Host Plant Resistance, Physio-Morphic Character and Screening of Chickpea Pod Borer Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) Open
The chickpea pod borer Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Hübner) is most severe insect pest in Asian countries due to its high mobility, fecundity rate and overlapping generations (Sarode, 1999).On an average, it causes 30-40% yield loss …
View article: SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE), AN INVASIVE PEST IN AGRICULTURAL CROPS AND ITS MANAGEMENT
SPODOPTERA FRUGIPERDA (LEPIDOPTERA: NOCTUIDAE), AN INVASIVE PEST IN AGRICULTURAL CROPS AND ITS MANAGEMENT Open
Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) commonly known as fall armyworm (FAW), is a pest that invaded the sub-tropical and tropical regions of America. In 2016, it was reported for the first time in central Africa and within a year…
View article: The effects of drought stress and type of fertiliser on generalist and specialist herbivores and their natural enemies
The effects of drought stress and type of fertiliser on generalist and specialist herbivores and their natural enemies Open
Abiotic stresses such as drought and nutrient availability can affect invertebrate herbivores feeding on plants, and potentially cascade up to impact their predators and parasitoids. Although these two factors separately been the subject o…
View article: PGP Characterization of Rhizobacteria Associated with Apple Gourd (Praecitrullus fistulosus L.)
PGP Characterization of Rhizobacteria Associated with Apple Gourd (Praecitrullus fistulosus L.) Open
View article: Biochemical analysis of phenoloxidase in the haemolymph of Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae) under natural and artificial envenomation of ecto-parasitoid Bracon hebetor (say.) (Hymenoptera, Braconidae)
Biochemical analysis of phenoloxidase in the haemolymph of Galleria mellonella (Lepidoptera, Pyralidae) under natural and artificial envenomation of ecto-parasitoid Bracon hebetor (say.) (Hymenoptera, Braconidae) Open
View article: Effect of diets with different temperature on the growth of lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae)
Effect of diets with different temperature on the growth of lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae) Open
View article: Management dynamics of potential bio-pesticides against polyphagous sucking pests on eggplant (Solanum melongena L.)
Management dynamics of potential bio-pesticides against polyphagous sucking pests on eggplant (Solanum melongena L.) Open
View article: Germplasm screening of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) cultivars for resistance to sucking insect pests
Germplasm screening of brinjal (Solanum melongena L.) cultivars for resistance to sucking insect pests Open
A field experiment was conducted to study the response of cultivars/ hybrids/ germplasm of brinjal to major insect pests. The study revealed that the germplasm ADVANTA-314 was the best in reducing the damage of brinjal aphid Myzus persicae…
View article: Effect of temperature and relative humidity on development of Sitophilus oryzae L. (coleoptera: curculionidae)
Effect of temperature and relative humidity on development of Sitophilus oryzae L. (coleoptera: curculionidae) Open
View article: Antagonistic potential of Steinernema kraussei and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora against Dengue fever mosquito Aedes aegypti
Antagonistic potential of Steinernema kraussei and Heterorhabditis bacteriophora against Dengue fever mosquito Aedes aegypti Open
The present investigation was undertaken to control A. aegypti procured from three different breeding sites i.e., canal water, tap water and sewage water by utilizing the antagonistic potential of two entomopathogenic nematodes Steinernema…