RNA interference is a phenomenon in which the introduction of double‐stranded RNA
(dsRNA) into cells triggers the degradation of the complementary messenger RNA in a …

The peritrophic matrix (PM) is an acellular chitin and glycoprotein layer that lines the
invertebrate midgut. The PM has long been considered a physical as well as a biochemical …

The peanut beetle, Ulomoides dermestoides Fairmaire (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), is a
worldwide pest of stored grains. This study evaluated the toxicity and repellency of …

Partamona helleri is an important pollinator in natural and agricultural ecosystems in the
neotropics. However, the foraging activity of this bee increases its risk of exposure to …

Apis mellifera is an important bee pollinating native and crop plants but its recent population
decline has been linked to the use of pesticides, including fungicides that have been …

Spider venoms are complex chemical arsenals that contain a rich variety of insecticidal
toxins. However, the major toxin class in many spider venoms is disulfide‐rich peptides …

The honeybee, Apis mellifera is economically important for its products (honey, wax, and
propolis) and for its role in pollination. This insect is threated due to high population losses …

Pesticide use in agriculture threatens non-target insects such as bees. Considering the
ecological and economic relevance of native bees, such as Scaptotrigona postica, and the …

RNA interference (RNAi) selectively targets genes and silences their expression in vivo,
causing developmental defects, mortality and altered behavior. Consequently, RNAi has …

Insecticides are valuable and widely used tools for the control of pest insects. Despite the
use of synthetic insecticides for> 50 years, we continue to have a limited understanding of …