Previous Genetic Pest Management (GPM) systems in diamondback moth (DBM) have relied on expressing lethal proteins (‘effectors’) that are ‘cell‐autonomous’ i.e. do not leave the cell they are expressed in. To increase the flexibility of future GPM systems in DBM, we aimed to assess the use of a non cell‐autonomous, invertebrate‐specific, neurotoxic effector – the scorpion toxin AaHIT. This AaHIT effector

Growth in insect pest populations poses a significant threat to ecosystem functions and services, societal development, and food security in alpine regions under climate change. Risk assessments are important prioritization tools for pest management, which must be used to study insect pest expansion in alpine ecosystems under global warming. We used species distribution modeling to simulate the current

The scale of herbicide resistance within a cropping region can be estimated and monitored using surveys of weed populations. The current approach to herbicide resistance surveys is time consuming, logistically challenging, and costly. Here we review past and current approaches used in herbicide resistance surveys with the aims of i) defining effective survey methodologies, ii) highlighting opportunities

We review statistical approaches applicable for the analysis of data from binary mixture experiments, which are commonly used in pesticide science for evaluating antagonistic or synergistic effects. Specifically, two different situations are reviewed, one where every pesticide is only available at a single dose level and a mixture simply combines these doses, and one where the pesticides and their

The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda is a native species in the Americas. After first detected in western and central Africa in early 2016, it is one of the most serious invasive lepidopteran pests in many African and Asian countries. S. frugiperda has been spread very quickly. However, there were no molecular‐based simple and accurate diagnostic tools for this species identification in the field

Culex quinquefasciatus resistance to the binary toxin from Lysinibacillus sphaericus larvicides can occur because of mutations in the cqm1 gene that prevents the expression of the toxin receptor, Cqm1 α‐glucosidase. In a resistant laboratory‐selected colony maintained for more than 250 generations, cqm1REC and cqm1REC‐2 resistance alleles were identified. The major allele initially found, cqm1REC,

Wild pigs (Sus scrofa) cause widespread environmental and economic damage, and as a result are subjected to extensive control. Current management strategies have proven insufficient, and there is growing interest in use of toxicants to control invasive populations of this species. In 2017 a low‐dose warfarin bait was federally approved for use in controlling wild pigs in the U.S. However, no states

The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.), is one of the most destructive pests owing to the rapid development of resistance to various groups of insecticides. Although the rotation strategy has become common, the resistance management continues to be a critical issue.

Brevipalpus yothersi mite is the main vector of the Citrus leprosis virus (CiLV), the causal agent of citrus leprosis disease. The acaricide spirodiclofen has been widely used to control this mite. However, failures in the control with this acaricide have been frequently reported by citrus growers. In this study, we estimated the diagnostic concentration to monitor the resistance of B. yothersi populations

The redlegged earth mite, Halotydeus destructor Tucker, is a destructive and economically important pest of winter grain crops and pastures in Australia. It is largely controlled by pesticides, but this mite has evolved resistance to pyrethroid and organophosphate chemicals. A national Resistance Management Strategy has been developed for pro‐active management to delay further resistance evolution

Prebaiting is a technique involving early deployment of “unarmed” devices (e.g. baits and traps) to increase efficacy of wildlife management. Although commonly used, the mechanisms by which prebaiting works are poorly understood. We propose three mechanisms by which prebaiting may increase device interaction probabilities; (1) overcoming neophobia towards novel devices, (2) a ‘trickle in’ effect increasing

Larvae of many hoverfly species prey upon aphids, whereas the adults, by relying on nectar and pollen, contribute to the pollination of many plant species. Despite their great potential for pest control and pollination, important gaps still exist regarding the efficacy of hoverflies in regulating infestations of major aphid pests in augmentative biological control programs. Here, we tested the potential

Pest management professionals use anticoagulant rodenticides, usually placed in tamper‐resistant bait stations, to control commensal rodents, but significant concerns remain about exposure of non‐target species, especially at the urban‐wildland interface. We deployed digital cameras to monitor use of bait stations placed in 90 residential yards across Orange County, California, USA. Two bait stations

Before 2010, Amaranthus tuberculatus (Moq.) J. D. Sauer was barely known to farmers and stakeholders in Italy. Since then, several populations resistant to ALS‐inhibiting herbicides have been collected. In most populations, a known target site resistance‐endowing mutation was found, a Trp to Leu substitution at position 574 of the ALS gene, but it was unclear whether they had evolved resistance independently

The pyramided genetically modified maize (Zea mays [L.]) event MON 95379, expressing the Cry1B.868 and Cry1Da_7 proteins, was designed to protect against larval feeding damage by the fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (FAW). Here, we conducted laboratory, greenhouse and field studies to assess the dose and field efficacy of MON 95379 against FAW and inform the development of Insect Resistance Management

Two‐spotted spider mite (TSSM), Tetranychus urticae Koch, is one of the most serious pests of agricultural crops. Broflanilide exhibits high activity against various pests and has been worldwide marketed under the Vedira™ and Tenebenal® brands in 2020. Nevertheless, little information has been reported about its effects on agricultural mites.

Selenium has shown effectiveness in protecting plants from herbivores. However, some insects have evolved adaptability to selenium.

Over the past decades, many efficacious insecticides have been applied for control of Bemisia tabaci, one of the most notorious insect pests worldwide. Field‐evolved insecticide resistance in B. tabaci has developed globally, however, this remains poorly 5understood in China.

With the undergoing world outbreak of Fusarium wilt of bananas, it is essential to unravel all the possible process of dissemination of this disease. The host‐pest interactions of the banana weevil with banana plants make this insect an important potential vector. This study, carried in controlled conditions, explores the interaction between the banana weevil and Fusarium oxysporum f.sp. cubense Race

Labels are the first source of information for the safe use of pesticides, but farmers rarely read labels before pesticide use. Using data from a sample of 300 orchard farmers in Meshginshar County, Iran, this study examined farmers’ intention and behavior in reading and using risk information displayed on pesticide labels, using the theory of planned behavior (TPB).

Bemisia tabaci (Gennadius) is a major damaging agricultural pest and exhibits high resistance to pyrethroid insecticides. L925I (TTA to ATA) and T929V (ACT to GTT) mutations in para‐type voltage‐gated sodium channel (VGSC) are associated with resistance of B. tabaci to pyrethroids. Amplicon sequencing is a reliable and high‐efficient method to detect the frequency of mutation linked with insecticide

Our previous works indicated that 1‐octen‐3‐ol has a promising potential as an alternative grain fumigant. However, aside from its insecticidal efficacy, the presence of 1‐octen‐3‐ol residues in grains must be investigated to assess its food safety profile.

Crop pest management requires an understanding of the complex interactions among species that potentially impact crop yield. In soybean, the velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis (Hübner), and the soybean looper, Chrysodeixis includens (Walker), are described as key pests, sharing the same feeding guild. We assessed the intraguild interactions of these species under laboratory conditions. Fitness

Many ant species are pests in urban, agricultural, and natural habitats around the world. The primary means of reducing or eliminating ant infestations utilizes chemical control, mainly applications of residual insecticides. Control failures with residual insecticides are common, driven in part by lack of understanding of basic biological and life history characteristics, including interspecific variation