Insects in agroecosystems contend with many stressors–eg, chemicals, heat, nutrient
deprivation–that are often encountered at low levels. Exposure to mild stress is now well …

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda, is one of the most important invasive
pests worldwide, resulting in considerable losses in host crops. FAW comprises two genetic …

Misconceptions and misperceptions delayed the recognition of the importance of pesticide-
induced hormesis in arthropods. Emphasis on lethality as an endpoint in experiments …

The melon aphid, Aphis gossypii is a globally distributed crop pest with a wide host range.
The intensive use of insecticides against this insect over several years has led to develop …

Spodoptera frugiperda is a serious invasive pest, which has attracted attention globally in
recent years. Research on the sublethal effects of common insecticides on S. frugiperda is …

Hormesis phenomena in insect pests can have a negative impact, but for beneficial insects,
it might be used to optimize mass rearing and increase the quality of biocontrol agents …

Sublethal stimulation and hormetic responses are increasingly identified and acknowledged
in scientific research. However, the occurrence and characteristics of such responses in …

Broflanilide, a novel meta-diamide insecticide, has been registered worldwide to control
agricultural pests, and cause negative influence to insects under not only lethal but also …

BACKGROUND Declines in bee populations and diversity have drawn international
attention. The long‐term use of chemical pesticides has affected bee behavior and …

With low-dose stimulation and high-dose inhibition, insecticide-induced hormesis, a
biphasic phenomenon, can contribute to pest resurgence. The cowpea aphid, Aphis …