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Insecticide resistance and population structure of the invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi in the Fike region of Ethiopia
The invasion of Anopheles stephensi in Ethiopia may lead to an increase in malaria incidence in the region. Therefore, understanding the insecticide resistance profile and population structure of Anopheles stephensi recently detected in Fike, Ethiopia is crucial to guid...Read more -
Thiourea and arginine synergistically maintain redox homeostasis and ion balance, alleviating salt stress in wheat.
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are a cost-effective way to enhance plant defenses under stress conditions. This study investigated the ability of two PGRs, thiourea (TU) and arginine (Arg), to alleviate salt stress in wheat. The results showed that TU and Arg, especiall...Read more -
What are the pesticide uses of clothianidin
The scope of prevention and control is extensive: Clothiandin can be used not only to control hemiptera pests such as aphids, leafhoppers and thrips, but also to control more than 20 coleoptera, Diptera and some lepidoptera pests such as blind bug 蟓 and cabbage worm. It is widely applicable to m...Read more -
Beauveria bassiana pesticide for pest control gives you peace of mind
Beauveria bassiana is a method of controlling insects with bacteria. It is a broad-spectrum insect pathogenic fungus that can invade the bodies of over two hundred kinds of insects and mites. Beauveria bassiana is one of the fungi with the largest area used for pest control worldwide. It can be ...Read more -
Larvicidal and adenocidal action of some Egyptian oils on Culex pipiens
Mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases are a growing global problem. Plant extracts and/or oils can be used as an alternative to synthetic pesticides. In this study, 32 oils (at 1000 ppm) were tested for their larvicidal activity against fourth instar Culex pipiens larvae and the best oils...Read more -
Researchers find first evidence that gene mutations can cause bedbug insecticide resistance | Virginia Tech News
Following World War II in the 1950s, bedbug infestations were almost eradicated worldwide through the use of the insecticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, better known as DDT, a chemical that has since been banned. However, urban pests have since resurged around the world, and they have...Read more -
Home use of insecticides may lead to mosquito resistance, report says
The use of insecticides in the home can have a significant impact on the development of resistance in disease-carrying mosquitoes and reduce the effectiveness of insecticides. Vector biologists from the Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine have published a paper in The Lancet Americ...Read more -
EPA’s plan to protect species from pesticides gets unusual support
Environmental groups, which have clashed for decades with the Environmental Protection Agency, farm groups and others over how to protect endangered species from pesticides, generally welcomed the strategy and farm groups’ support for it. The strategy does not impose any new re...Read more -
Description of the function of uniconazole
The effects of Uniconazole on root viability and plant height Uniconazole treatment has a significant promoting effect on the underground root system of plants. The root vitality of rapeseed, soybeans and rice was greatly improved after being treated with Uniconazole. After wheat seeds were dry-t...Read more -
Instructions for Bacillus thuringiensis Insecticide
Bacillus thuringiensis is an important agricultural microorganism, and its role should not be underestimated. Bacillus thuringiensis is an effective plant growth promoting bacterium. It can promote the growth and development of plants through multiple pathways, such as inducing the release of gro...Read more -
4 Pet-Safe Household Insect Repellents: Safe and Effective
Many people are concerned about using pesticides on their pets, and for good reason. Eating pesticides and rodent baits can be very harmful to our pets, and walking through an area that has just been sprayed with pesticides can also be harmful (depending on the type of ...Read more -
Utah State University College of Veterinary Medicine Opens Applications
Utah’s first four-year veterinary school received a letter of assurance from the American Veterinary Medical Association’s Education Committee last month. The University of Utah (USU) College of Veterinary Medicine has received assurance from the American Veterinary Medic...Read more