Entomopathogenic ascomycetes (EA) are an important part of the microbiota in most
terrestrial ecosystems, where they can be found regulating natural populations of arthropod …

The insecticidal and phytotoxic activities of destruxins (dtxs) have been well studied. The
cyclodepsipeptides, which are dtxs mainly isolated from the fungus Metarhizium anisopliae …

Novel protein sources for animal feed are needed, and the use of insects as feed ingredient
is explored. The insect production sector offers opportunities for a circular and sustainable …

Simple Summary Metal-based nanoparticles of different microbial pest control agents have
been effective against several pests. This study reports the synthesis of Beauveria …

Entomopathogenic fungi, particularly Metarhizium and Beauveria species, are emerging as
effective biocontrol agents for combating lepidopteran pests in agricultural and forestry …

Microwave‐assisted extraction (MAE) was utilized to extract tea saponin from oil‐tea
camellia seed cake. The factors influencing the extraction efficiency were studied, including …

The joint action of destruxins and three botanical insecticides, rotenone (Rot), azadirachtin
(Aza) and paeonolum (Pae) against the cotton aphid, Aphis gossypii, was bioassayed. In …

In nature, insect herbivory exerts continuous selective pressure on plants that, in turn, have
developed a wide array of constitutive and inducible defenses to fight against attackers …

The diamondback moth (DBM) is an important worldwide pest. This insect has been studied
for several decades; however, its control remains problematic. Numerous chemical …

The housefly, Musca domestica L.(Diptera: Muscidae), a major insect pest in poultry and
dairy farms, has developed resistance against a variety of insecticides worldwide. In order to …