Mosquitoes within the Culex pipiens complex are widely distributed and important in the
transmission of many human diseases. Insecticides, pyrethroids in particular, remain a …

Insects have evolved a powerful detoxification system to protect themselves against
environmental and anthropogenic xenobiotics including pesticides and nanoparticles. The …

Understanding the mechanism of detoxification initiation in arthropods after pesticide
exposure is crucial. Although the identity of transcription factors that induce and regulate the …

The rapid evolution of resistance in agricultural pest poses a serious threat to global food
security. However, the mechanisms of resistance through metabolic regulation are largely …

Culex mosquitoes particularly Culex quinquefasciatus are important arboviral and filariasis
vectors, however despite this important epidemiological role, there is still a paucity of data …

Pb pollution can harm human health and the ecosystem. Therefore, it is worthwhile to study
the metabolic processes of heavy metals in individual bodies and their influence on …

The oriental fruit fly, Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), is a serious insect pest that causes large
losses to orchards globally. In this study, we conducted experiments to investigate the …

Twenty samples of essential oils (EO) obtained from Mentha aquatica, M. longifolia, M.
spicata, M. suaveolens, M.× piperita, M.× piperita var. crispa, M.× villosa, and Pulegium …

Pest insects damage crops, transmit diseases, and are household nuisances. Historically,
they have been controlled with insecticides, but overuse often leads to resistance to one or …

Culex quinquefasciatus is a vector of lymphatic filariasis and vector control strategies
normally involve the use of synthetic insecticides targeted against them. Extensive and …