The effects of ingested neem oil, a botanical insecticide obtained from the seeds of the neem
tree, Azadirachta indica, on the midgut cells of predatory larvae Ceraeochrysa claveri were …

Proper reproduction depends on properly functioning gonads (ovaries and testes). Many
xenobiotics, including heavy metals, can cause changes in somatic and germ line cells, thus …

Bees are important for maintaining ecosystems, pollinating crops and producing marketable
products. In recent years, a decline in bee populations has been reported, with multifactorial …

The honey bee Apis mellifera plays a significant role as a pollinator of native and cultivated
plants, by increasing the productivity of several cultures, preserving the flora, and producing …

The search for new compounds to control Plutella xylostella, the main pest of Brassica crops,
has been stimulated by the environmental impact of the insecticides currently used and …

The toxic effects of Bt proteins from the body of the prey/host to predators and parasitoids
have been investigated as a route of impact on non-target insects of Bt crops. This research …

Heteroptera have diverse feeding habits with phytophagous, zoophagous, and
haematophagous species. This dietary diversity associated with the monophyly of …

Flupyrimin (FLP) is a novel class of insecticide acting on insect nicotinic acetylcholine
receptor (nAChR) and shows robust insecticidal activity. However, the toxicological effects of …

In recent years, the importance of bee's biodiversity in the Neotropical region has been
evidencing the relevance of including native bees in risk assessments. Therefore, the …

The larvae of Bittacidae, a cosmopolitan family in Mecoptera, have an interesting habit of
spraying the body surface with soil through the anus after hatching, and each molts. The fine …