Recently, two alternative targets in insect periphery nerve system have been explored for
environmentally-friendly approaches in insect pest management, namely odorant-binding …

Vector control and personal protection against anthropophilic mosquitoes mainly rely on the
use of insecticides and repellents. The search for mosquito-attractive semiochemicals has …

Among the many wonders of nature, the sense of smell of the fly Drosophila melanogaster
might seem, at first glance, of esoteric interest. Nevertheless, for over a century, the 'nose'of …

Sex pheromones are pivotal for insect reproduction. However, the mechanism of sex
pheromone communication remains enigmatic in hymenopteran parasitoids. Here we have …

The use of semiochemicals in odour-based traps for surveillance and control of vector
mosquitoes is deemed a new and viable component for integrated vector management …

Mosquitoes rely heavily on their olfactory systems for host seeking, selection of oviposition
sites, and avoiding predators and other environmental dangers. Of these behaviors, the …

Abstract Triatomines (Hemiptera: Heteroptera: Reduviidae), commonly known as conenose
or kissing bugs, includes species of outstanding medical importance given their role as …

Chemosensory proteins (CSPs) are involved in the earliest steps of the olfactory process by
binding and transporting odorants and play a crucial role in the insect's search for food and …

BACKGROUND The Asian tiger mosquito, Aedes albopictus, is a competent vector for the
spread of several viral arboviruses including dengue, chikungunya, and Zika. Several vital …

The green bug Apolygus lucorum is a notorious pest that feeds on multiple crops, including
fruit trees, vegetables, and cotton. The odorant-binding proteins (OBPs) are considered to …