Insect pests cause significant agricultural and economic losses to crops worldwide due to
their destructive activities. Pesticides are designed to be poisonous and are intentionally …

The gut microbiota exist within a dynamic ecosystem shaped by various factors that includes
exposure to xenobiotics such as pesticides. It is widely regarded that the gut microbiota …

In recent years, new targets have been included between the health outcomes induced by
pesticide exposure. The gastrointestinal tract is a key physical and biological barrier and it …

Insects possess beneficial and nuisance values in the context of the agricultural sector and
human life around them. An ensemble of gut symbionts assists insects to adapt to diverse …

Cockroaches have existed for 300 million years and more than 4600 extant species have
been described. Throughout their evolution, cockroaches have been associated with …

Pesticide use is prevalent with applications from the backyard gardener to large-scale
agriculture and combatting pests in homes and industrial settings. Alongside the need to …

Temperature stress is one of the crucial factors determining geographical distribution of
insect species. Most of them are active in moderate temperatures, however some are …

The use of insecticides remains important in managing pest insects. Over the years, many
insects manifested physiological and behavioral modifications resulting in reduced efficacy …

In recent decades an increase in the use of pesticides to protect plants from pests, diseases
and weeds has been observed. There are many studies on the effects of various pesticides …

Introduction: Termite symbionts are well known for conferring a myriad of benefits to their
hosts. Bacterial symbionts are repeatedly associated with increased fitness, nutritional …