Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a natural pathogen of different invertebrates, primarily insects, is
widely used as a biological control agent. While Bt-based preparations are claimed to be …

The use of predatory Hemiptera (Pentatomidae: Asopinae) in agroecosystems has
increased considerably in the last decades. All Asopinae representatives are obligate …

Advances in biotechnological studies have led to the development of genetically modified
(GM) crops. The commercial release of transgenic plants producing Bacillus thuringiensis …

Bioinsecticides based on Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) are widely used to control agricultural
pests. However, there are concerns about their impact on non‐target organisms, with for …

The diamondback moth (DBM), Plutella xylostella (L.), is a major pest of brassica crops
worldwide. Control of this pest is difficult because it rapidly develops resistance to synthetic …

An important concern with the use of genetically modified (GM) plants expressing Bacillus
thuringiensis (Bt) insecticidal toxins is the deleterious effect on non–target organisms. The …

A Bt soybean has been recently developed, thus, efficiently regulating the populations of
major lepidopteran pests. However, in other cases, these benefits have been reduced or lost …

The generalist entomopathogenic fungus, Metarhizium brunneum, has proved to have great
potential as a versatile biological pest control agent. The gall midge Aphidoletes aphidimyza …

Bioinsecticides are being increasingly used to protect vegetable crops against herbivores,
but data on the side effects of such strategy on the third trophic level are still required. We …

The diamondback moth (Plutella xylostella) is considered one of the most important pests of
cruciferous crops (Brassicaceae) around the world. The moth occurs all year round in Brazil …