Article
Entomology
Youhui Gong, Shiyang Cheng, Nicolas Desneux, Xiwu Gao, Xiaojian Xiu, Fulian Wang, Maolin Hou
Summary: This study reported on the transgenerational hormesis effects in brown planthopper (BPH) induced by exposure to low concentrations of nitenpyram. The results showed that multigenerational preconditioning increased the biological fitness of BPH and enhanced tolerance/resistance to multiple insecticides.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Laurence A. Mound, Zhaohong Wang, Elison F. B. Lima, Rita Marullo
Summary: The concept of pest can be interpreted in many ways, and this article focuses on the thrips as pests. It discusses the diversity in biology among thrips species and emphasizes that crop loss and reduced financial yield are more significant than mere presence of a thrips on a crop. The article also highlights that only a few species of thrips exhibit pest behavior. The socio-economic factors, such as geographical area, cultivation practices, and market expectations, play a significant role in determining the pest status of a thrips species.
Article
Entomology
Hongshuang Wei, Shuqian Tan, Shuo Yan, Zhen Li, Jie Shen, Xiaoxia Liu
Summary: This study identified and cloned two genes, NPF1 and NPF2, from Grapholita molesta, revealing the important role of GmolNPF1 in regulating feeding behavior of the pest. Knockdown of GmolNPF1 using RNA interference significantly reduced larval feeding amount and survival rate. The combination of RNAi technology with dsRNA delivery system shows potential application in pest management.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
C. M. Tanga, D. Beesigamukama, M. Kassie, P. J. Egonyu, Changeh J. Ghemoh, Kiatoko Nkoba, S. Subramanian, A. O. Anyega, S. Ekesi
Summary: This study evaluated the impact of black soldier fly frass fertiliser (BSFFF) on maize growth and nutritional quality, and found that it increased grain yield and improved nutritional content. The economic benefits of using BSFFF were also significant. Therefore, developing and promoting BSFFF is important for enhancing food security and livelihoods.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2022)
Article
Evolutionary Biology
Michal Motyka, Dominik Kusy, Jiri Hava, Eva Jahodarova, Renata Bilkova, Alfried P. Vogler, Ladislav Bocak
Summary: Dermestidae (Bostrichoidea) exploit diverse food sources, primarily feeding on dried tissue, and evolving from mycetophagy to saprophagy, with a preference for food with low water content. Their evolutionary history involves a transition in lifestyle from cryptic habitats to symbiosis with social insects, ultimately feeding on angiosperm pollen as adults.
SYSTEMATIC ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Lu-Lu Li, Jian-Rong Huang, Ji-Wei Xu, Wei-Chen Yao, Hui-Hui Yang, Liang Shao, Hui-Ru Zhang, Youssef Dewer, Xiu-Yun Zhu, Ya-Nan Zhang
Summary: The olfactory function of Athetis lepigone is mediated by the odorant-binding protein AlepOBP6, which can recognize sex pheromones and maize volatiles. This protein may play a crucial role in mating, feeding, and oviposition behaviors, offering new insights into environmentally friendly pest management strategies.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Dexian Li, Zixin Li, Zhiwei Liu, Yujing Yang, Abdul Ghaffar Khoso, Li Wang, Deguang Liu
Summary: Climate change will have drastic impacts on agricultural ecosystems and global food security. This study used ecological niche modeling to predict the distribution of four cereal aphids and their natural enemies under current and projected climate scenarios in China's farmland. The results showed that suitable areas for these insects will shift, and the suppression capacity of ladybug to aphids will increase. The findings emphasize the importance of understanding the impact of climate change on cereal-producing systems and provide insights for pest management strategies in the context of global climate change.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2023)
Article
Entomology
S. Pita, P. Lorite, A. Cuadrado, Y. Panzera, J. De Oliveira, K. C. C. Alevi, J. A. Rosa, S. P. C. Freitas, A. Gomez-Palacio, A. Solari, C. Monroy, P. L. Dorn, M. Cabrera-Bravo, F. Panzera
Summary: The subfamily Triatominae, which includes more than 150 blood-sucking species, has stable chromosome numbers. Research has shown that the mobility of rDNA clusters has been common in the evolutionary history of this group, potentially affecting genetic recombination and species diversification.
MEDICAL AND VETERINARY ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Jose Roberto Postali Parra, Aloisio Coelho Jr
Summary: This review describes the advances in biological control (BC) in open fields in Brazil, focusing on the development of improved rearing techniques and the expansion of BC applications. Brazil has made significant achievements in biological control, and the article highlights successful case studies that have served as the foundation for mass rearing and technology transfer.
Article
Entomology
Kaikai Mao, Ruoheng Jin, Zhijie Ren, Junjie Zhang, Zhao Li, Shun He, Kangsheng Ma, Hu Wan, Jianhong Li
Summary: The study confirmed the relationship between nitenpyram resistance and overexpression of key metabolic enzyme genes CYP6ER1 and CarE1 in Nilaparvata lugens, and highlighted the importance of miRNAs in nitenpyram resistance. Global screening identified known and novel miRNAs associated with nitenpyram resistance, with two miRNAs (novel_85 and novel_191) targeting CYP6ER1 and CarE1, respectively, demonstrating their regulatory role in insecticide resistance. Modulating the expression of these miRNAs significantly altered nitenpyram susceptibility in N. lugens, suggesting their potential as new targets in insecticide resistance management.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
M. Zarantoniello, B. Randazzo, G. Secci, V. Notarstefano, E. Giorgini, E. J. Lock, G. Parisi, I. Olivotto
Summary: A major challenge in the development of sustainable aquafeeds is the reliance on fish meal and fish oil. Insects, particularly the black soldier fly (BSF), have been proposed as a more sustainable alternative. Numerous studies have explored the effects of BSF-based diets on fish physiology, health, and quality using various laboratory methods. This review focuses on promising laboratory approaches, such as histology and molecular biology, to better understand the impact of BSF as an aquafeed ingredient on fish welfare and fillet quality.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Cornel Adler, Christos Athanassiou, Maria Otilia Carvalho, Mevlut Emekci, Sonja Gvozdenac, Darka Hamel, Jordi Riudavets, Vaclav Stejskal, Stanislav Trdan, Pasquale Trematerra
Summary: Global warming affects the distribution of stored product pests in Europe, but research and monitoring in this area have been neglected. A pan-European surveillance system is needed to monitor the movement and spreading of these pests in a changing environment. Additionally, global warming and extreme weather conditions may negatively impact global food security, calling for increased food safety measures and re-evaluation of quarantine/regulation policies.
JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Massimo Iorizzo, Francesco Letizia, Sonia Ganassi, Bruno Testa, Sonia Petrarca, Gianluca Albanese, Dalila Di Criscio, Antonio De Cristofaro
Summary: Honey bees play a vital role in the sustainability of ecosystems and biodiversity. Lactic acid bacteria, as normal inhabitants of the honey bee gut, have been increasingly recognized for their importance in honey bee health. Supplementation of gut microbiota with probiotics may be crucial for enhancing stress tolerance and disease resistance in honey bees.
Review
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
M. Barrett, S. Y. Chia, B. Fischer, J. K. Tomberlin
Summary: Annually, more than 200 billion black soldier flies are reared globally, and the industry is expected to grow significantly in the next decade. Black soldier flies are being studied and utilized for various applications such as livestock feed, biodiesel, and waste management. However, there is a lack of research on the welfare of black soldier flies in commercial farming conditions. This review discusses factors that affect their welfare and provides recommendations for improving their well-being in the industry.
JOURNAL OF INSECTS AS FOOD AND FEED
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Shimpy, Mahesh Kumar, Anil Kumar, Ravinder Kumar Sahdev, Himanshu Manchanda
Summary: This study compares the performances of simple and modified greenhouse dryers for groundnut drying. The results show that the modified greenhouse dryer has higher convective heat transfer coefficient, evaporative heat transfer coefficient, and moisture evaporation compared to the simple greenhouse dryer. The greenhouse energy and exergy efficiencies are also higher for the modified greenhouse dryer, while the specific energy consumption is lower. The energy payback time is shorter and the CO2 mitigation and total carbon credit earned are higher for the modified greenhouse dryer.
JOURNAL OF STORED PRODUCTS RESEARCH
(2022)
Article
Agronomy
Wei Hu, Shuang Gao, Li-Xia Zhao, Ke-Liang Guo, Jia-Yu Wang, Ying-Chao Gao, Xin-Xin Shao, Ying Fu, Fei Ye
Summary: The study suggests that compound III-5 may serve as a potential lead structure for new HPPD inhibitors. In vitro tests showed that most of the compounds had strong inhibition of Arabidopsis thaliana HPPD and some displayed better or excellent herbicidal activity against broadleaf and monocotyledonous weeds.
PEST MANAGEMENT SCIENCE
(2022)
Review
Entomology
Lorenzo Marini, Matthew P. Ayres, Herve Jactel
Summary: Adapting forestry practices, increasing tree diversity, and enhancing forest heterogeneity can reduce pest damage and improve forest resistance and resilience. Heterogeneous forest landscapes also support a wide range of ecosystem functions and services.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF ENTOMOLOGY
(2022)
Article
Entomology
Shuo Yan, Mei-Zhen Yin, Jie Shen
Summary: RNA interference (RNAi) is a promising technique for pest management, and nano-delivery system has been widely used to enhance the stability and delivery efficiency of double-stranded RNA (dsRNA) for RNAi. This article discusses the current limitations of RNAi in insect pests, the advantages of nano-delivery system, successful applications of nano-delivery-based RNA insecticide, and future challenges and perspectives.
ENTOMOLOGIA GENERALIS
(2023)
Article
Entomology
Yan Zhang, Dandan Xu, Youjun Zhang, Qingjun Wu, Wen Xie, Zhaojiang Guo, Shaoli Wang
Summary: The study assessed the pesticide resistance, target site mutations, and detoxification enzyme activities of seven field populations of Tetranychus urticae in China. The results revealed varying levels of resistance to different pesticides, frequencies of mutations in target genes, and higher detoxification enzyme activities in certain populations, suggesting the presence of multiple resistance mechanisms in T. urticae field populations.
Article
Entomology
Wendy A. Ruscoe, Peter R. Brown, Steve Henry, Nikki van de Weyer, Freya Robinson, Lyn A. Hinds, Grant R. Singleton
Summary: The adoption of 'conservation agriculture' farming practices over the past 10-15 years may have led to reduced disturbance of mouse burrows, increased cover, and food supply. Comparison of 20-year and 8-year mouse population data sets suggests that mice now reside year-round within crops and stubble, possibly impacting previous recommendations for mouse management in margin habitats.
JOURNAL OF PEST SCIENCE
(2022)
