Insect Pest Control Strategies

Ambient light color does not detectably change the transient, flight-specific DEET response of Aedes aegypti

The study reanalyzes mosquito flight data to show DEET's transient repellent effect is not influenced by ambient light color.

Avian uropygial secretions as a novel bioinsecticide for mosquito vector control

This study tests avian uropygial secretions as a bioinsecticide against mosquitoes, finding significant mortality in Anopheles stephensi at varying concentrations.

Efficacy of 60 personal mosquito repellents and perfumes against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes

This study tests 60 mosquito repellents and perfumes against Aedes aegypti mosquitoes, finding that only a few provide effective protection and many unregistered products are ineffective.

Assessment of Hyptis suaveolens Extract-Infused Candle Wax as a Mosquito Biorepellent

This study evaluates Hyptis suaveolens extract-infused candle wax as a mosquito repellent, finding it significantly reduces mosquito presence in a controlled environment.

Repellency effects of nanoliposomal gels bearing Clove (Syzygium aromaticum) or Tea tree (Melaleuca alternifolia) essential oils against the main malaria vector, Anopheles stephensi

This study evaluates nanoliposomal gels with clove or tea tree essential oils as repellents against Anopheles stephensi, finding clove LipoGel provides comparable protection to DEET.

Carvacrol as a dual-target acaricidal candidate against the cattle tick Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus: molecular docking, mechanistic validation, and early field testing

This paper identifies carvacrol as a dual-target acaricidal agent against cattle ticks, validated through computational screening, biochemical assays, and field testing.

Mitigating CYP450-Mediated Insecticide Resistance in Malaria Vectors with Cannabis-Derived Synergists: The Potential of Cannabidiol

This study identifies cannabidiol and its semisynthetic analogues as potential synergists to enhance insecticide efficacy against pyrethroid-resistant malaria mosquitoes.

n-hexane fraction of Zingiber officinale and Moringa oleifera interferes with biological parameters of Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) (Coleoptera: Bruchidae)

This study evaluates the insecticidal effects of n-hexane fractions from Zingiber officinale and Moringa oleifera oils on Callosobruchus chinensis, finding M. oleifera more effective.

Insecticidal and Feeding Deterrent Effects of Menadione and Menadione Sodium Bisulfite in Wood Treatment against the Formosan Subterranean Termite

This study tests menadione and menadione sodium bisulfite for their insecticidal and feeding deterrent effects against Formosan subterranean termites in wood treatment over 28 days.

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) both as Termite-Repellant and Fertilizer Agent in Eritrea

This study evaluates Neem tree extract's effectiveness as a termite repellent and fertilizer agent in Eritrea, showing reduced termite damage and improved plant growth.

Effects of Three Natural Dietary Compounds on Insect Pests

This study evaluates the efficacy of neem oil, boric acid, and gallotannin acid against three insect pest species, finding species-specific effects and suggesting potential for sustainable pest management.

An aphid-resistant plant metabolite as a candidate aphicide: Insight into the bioactivity and action mode of betulin against aphids

The paper investigates betulin's bioactivity and mechanism against aphids, showing it inhibits MpGABR and causes aphid death.

Effect of Hexane and Methanol Extracts of Piper guineense (Schum and Thonn) Seeds against the Larger grain borer (Prostephanus truncatus) in Stored Cassava Chips

This study evaluates the insecticidal effects of methanolic and hexane extracts from Piper guineense seeds against Prostephanus truncatus in stored cassava chips, showing significant reduction in damage.

Screening and potent applicability analysis of commonly used pesticides against desert locust: an integrative entomo-informatics approach

The paper screens commonly used pesticides for effectiveness against desert locusts and recommends three with high binding affinity and safety, suggesting they could be potent for pest control.

Larvicidal activity of Azadirachta indica, Melaleuca alternifolia, and Carapa guianensis oil compounds and Carica papaya fermented extract on Aedes aegypti

This study evaluates the larvicidal effects of a plant-based product on Aedes aegypti larvae, finding that 12.5% and 25% concentrations cause structural damage and prevent development.

How long is long enough? Decreasing on plant extract lethal effects over time affects Aedes aegypti larvae mortality

This study evaluates the residual effects of plant extracts and Bti on Aedes aegypti larvae mortality over time, finding that I. theezans extract has a longer-lasting effect than I. paraguariensis.