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View article: A simplified system for the detection of antennal responses to host-borne volatile organic compounds in sand flies
A simplified system for the detection of antennal responses to host-borne volatile organic compounds in sand flies Open
View article: Volatile organic compounds released by chitosan formulations present diverse chemical composition and produce differential effects on postharvest pathogens
Volatile organic compounds released by chitosan formulations present diverse chemical composition and produce differential effects on postharvest pathogens Open
View article: Correction to: Botanical products for managing Philaenus spumarius, vector of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies pauca
Correction to: Botanical products for managing Philaenus spumarius, vector of Xylella fastidiosa subspecies pauca Open
View article: Phlebotomus perniciosus response to volatile organic compounds of dogs and humans
Phlebotomus perniciosus response to volatile organic compounds of dogs and humans Open
The olfactory response of insect vectors such as phlebotomine sand flies is a key facet for investigating their interactions with vertebrate hosts and associated vector-borne pathogens. Such studies are mainly performed by assessing the el…
View article: Targeting Xylella fastidiosa: Sustainable management of Philaenus spumarius using carlina oxide
Targeting Xylella fastidiosa: Sustainable management of Philaenus spumarius using carlina oxide Open
Xylella fastidiosa Wells, a bacterial plant pathogen, represents a threat to many crops all around the word. Unfortunately, no effective treatments are available to reduce the infection and, to date, the most promising strategy relies on c…
View article: Inhibitory activity of some short‐chain aliphatic aldehydes on pheromone and ammonium carbonate‐mediated attraction in olive fruit fly, <scp><i>Bactrocera oleae</i></scp>
Inhibitory activity of some short‐chain aliphatic aldehydes on pheromone and ammonium carbonate‐mediated attraction in olive fruit fly, <span><i>Bactrocera oleae</i></span> Open
BACKGROUND The olive fruit fly (OFF), Bactrocera oleae (Rossi), is the main insect pest of olive trees worldwide. Legislation limits to the use of some synthetic larvicidal insecticides is leading to the development of new control options …
View article: Identification of the Sex Pheromone of the Asparagus Moth, Parahypopta Caestrum (Lepidoptera, Cossidae)
Identification of the Sex Pheromone of the Asparagus Moth, Parahypopta Caestrum (Lepidoptera, Cossidae) Open
View article: Susceptibility of old and modern wheat genotypes to Sitophilus granarius (L.) and Rhyzopertha dominica (F.)
Susceptibility of old and modern wheat genotypes to Sitophilus granarius (L.) and Rhyzopertha dominica (F.) Open
The granary weevil, Sitophilus granarius (L.), and the lesser grain borer, Rhyzopertha dominica (F.), are among the major primary pests of stored cereals worldwide. The development of resistant wheat varieties to insect attacks during post…
View article: Attraction of Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to the semiochemical volatiles of stored rice materials
Attraction of Sitophilus oryzae (L.) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) to the semiochemical volatiles of stored rice materials Open
View article: Versatility of Saccharomyces cerevisiae 41CM in the Brewery Sector: Use as a Starter for “Ale” and “Lager” Craft Beer Production
Versatility of Saccharomyces cerevisiae 41CM in the Brewery Sector: Use as a Starter for “Ale” and “Lager” Craft Beer Production Open
Craft breweries tend to use special raw materials and also special ingredients (spices, herbs, fruits) to typify beers, but the metabolic activities of yeasts play a primary role in defining the sensory characteristics of this beverage. Sa…
View article: Biochar-Derived Smoke Waters Affect Bactrocera oleae Behavior and Control the Olive Fruit Fly under Field Conditions
Biochar-Derived Smoke Waters Affect Bactrocera oleae Behavior and Control the Olive Fruit Fly under Field Conditions Open
Bactrocera oleae is the key pest of olive production. Several attempts have been carried out over time to control it using biological solutions but with results rarely comparable to those obtained with chemical applications. The purpose of…
View article: Electrophysiological and behavioural responses of <i>Stegobium paniceum</i> to volatile compounds from Chinese medicinal plant materials
Electrophysiological and behavioural responses of <i>Stegobium paniceum</i> to volatile compounds from Chinese medicinal plant materials Open
BACKGROUND Stegobium paniceum (Coleoptera, Anobiidae) is an important pest of stored products causing severe damage to dried Chinese medicinal plant materials (CMPMs). Plant volatiles play an important role in host‐searching of insects. Th…
View article: Behavioural and electrophysiological responses of Philaenus spumarius to odours from conspecifics
Behavioural and electrophysiological responses of Philaenus spumarius to odours from conspecifics Open
View article: Bioactivity of Carlina acaulis Essential Oil and Its Main Component towards the Olive Fruit Fly, Bactrocera oleae: Ingestion Toxicity, Electrophysiological and Behavioral Insights
Bioactivity of Carlina acaulis Essential Oil and Its Main Component towards the Olive Fruit Fly, Bactrocera oleae: Ingestion Toxicity, Electrophysiological and Behavioral Insights Open
Among botanical insecticides based on essential oils (EOs) or their main components, Carlina acaulis EO and the aromatic polyacetylene carlina oxide, constituting more than 90% of its EO, were recently proven to be effective against the la…
View article: Bioactivity of Cereal- and Legume-Based Macaroni Pasta Volatiles to Adult Sitophilus granarius (L.)
Bioactivity of Cereal- and Legume-Based Macaroni Pasta Volatiles to Adult Sitophilus granarius (L.) Open
The attractiveness of ten commercially available Italian macaroni pastas made from different cereals [Triticum durum; Triticum durum (whole wheat); Triticum dicoccum; mixture of five cereals; Triticum turgidum; Triticum turanicum] or legum…
View article: Bioactivity of Wild Hop Extracts against the Granary Weevil, Sitophilus granarius (L.)
Bioactivity of Wild Hop Extracts against the Granary Weevil, Sitophilus granarius (L.) Open
The use of bioinsecticides, rather than synthetic compounds, appears a goal to be pursued in pest control, especially for species such as Sitophilus granarius (L.) which attack stored products. Since Humulus lupulus (L.) is a remarkable so…
View article: Biological Activity of Humulus lupulus (L.) Essential Oil and Its Main Components against Sitophilus granarius (L.)
Biological Activity of Humulus lupulus (L.) Essential Oil and Its Main Components against Sitophilus granarius (L.) Open
Besides its use in the brewing industry, hop cones appear as a powerful source of biologically active compounds, already checked for their putative anticancer, antimicrobial, and other bioactivities. Conversely, hop use in pest control rem…
View article: Electrophysiological and behavioural response of Philaenus spumarius to essential oils and aromatic plants
Electrophysiological and behavioural response of Philaenus spumarius to essential oils and aromatic plants Open
The meadow spittlebug, Philaenus spumarius , is a highly polyphagous widespread species, playing a major role in the transmission of the bacterium Xylella fastidiosa subspecies pauca , the agent of the “Olive Quick Decline Syndrome”. Essen…
View article: Electroantennographic Responses of Aromia bungii (Faldermann, 1835) (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae) to a Range of Volatile Compounds
Electroantennographic Responses of Aromia bungii (Faldermann, 1835) (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae) to a Range of Volatile Compounds Open
Background: The red-necked longhorn beetle, Aromia bungii, is one of the most damaging pests of stone fruit trees. Native to the south-eastern Palearctic and Oriental regions, it invaded and is established to some extent in the Campania Re…
View article: Scanning Electron Microscopy of the Antennal Sensilla and Their Secretion Analysis in Adults of Aromia bungii (Faldermann, 1835) (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae)
Scanning Electron Microscopy of the Antennal Sensilla and Their Secretion Analysis in Adults of Aromia bungii (Faldermann, 1835) (Coleoptera, Cerambycidae) Open
Background: It has been proved that chemical signals play an important role in mating location and reproductive behavior in cerambycids; moreover, they rely on contact chemoreception for mate recognition. Methods: Adult antennae of Aromia …
View article: Antennal olfactory responses of adult meadow spittlebug, Philaenus spumarius, to volatile organic compounds (VOCs)
Antennal olfactory responses of adult meadow spittlebug, Philaenus spumarius, to volatile organic compounds (VOCs) Open
The meadow spittlebug, Philaenus spumarius L. (Hemiptera, Aphrophoridae) is a commonly found vector of Xylella fastidiosa Wells et al. (1987) strain subspecies pauca associated with the "Olive Quick Decline Syndrome" in Italy. To contribut…