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Household use of insecticide-treated mosquito nets and associated factors in Pawi County, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, northwest Ethiopia
Introduction: Insecticide-treated mosquito nets (ITNs) are commonly used as a physical barrier to prevent malaria infection. One of the most important ways to reduce the burden of malaria in sub-Saharan Africa is through the use of ITNs. However, there is a lack of adequate information on ...Read more -
Dr. Dale demonstrates PBI-Gordon’s Atrimmec® plant growth regulator
[Sponsored Content] Editor-in-Chief Scott Hollister visits PBI-Gordon Laboratories to meet with Dr. Dale Sansone, Senior Director of Formulation Development for Compliance Chemistry, to learn about Atrimmec® plant growth regulators. SH: Hello everyone. I’m Scott Hollister with ...Read more -
What harm does high temperature in summer cause to crops? How should it be prevented and controlled?
The hazards of high temperature to crops: 1. High temperatures deactivate the chlorophyll in plants and reduce the rate of photosynthesis. 2. High temperatures accelerate the evaporation of water within plants. A large amount of water is used for transpiration and heat dissipation, disrupting the...Read more -
The Function and Application Method of Imidacloprid
Usage concentration: Mix 10% imidacloprid with a 4000-6000 times dilution solution for spraying. Applicable crops: Suitable for crops such as rape, sesame, rapeseed, tobacco, sweet potato, and scallion fields. The function of the agent: It can interfere with the motor nervous system of pests. Aft...Read more -
College of Veterinary Medicine Graduates Reflect on Serving Rural/Regional Communities | May 2025 | Texas Tech University News
In 2018, Texas Tech University established the College of Veterinary Medicine to serve rural and regional communities in Texas and New Mexico with underserved veterinary services. This Sunday, 61 first-year students will earn the first Doctor of Veterinary Medicine degrees ever award...Read more -
Study shows activity of mosquito genes linked to insecticide resistance changes over time
The effectiveness of insecticides against mosquitoes can vary significantly at different times of day, as well as between day and night. A Florida study found that wild Aedes aegypti mosquitoes resistant to permethrin were most sensitive to the insecticide between midnight and sunrise. Res...Read more -
Insecticide resistance and population structure of the invasive malaria vector Anopheles stephensi in the Fike region of Ethiopia
The invasion of Anopheles stephensi in Ethiopia may lead to an increase in malaria incidence in the region. Therefore, understanding the insecticide resistance profile and population structure of Anopheles stephensi recently detected in Fike, Ethiopia is crucial to guide vector control to ...Read more -
Thiourea and arginine synergistically maintain redox homeostasis and ion balance, alleviating salt stress in wheat.
Plant growth regulators (PGRs) are a cost-effective way to enhance plant defenses under stress conditions. This study investigated the ability of two PGRs, thiourea (TU) and arginine (Arg), to alleviate salt stress in wheat. The results showed that TU and Arg, especially when used together...Read more -
What are the pesticide uses of clothianidin
The scope of prevention and control is extensive: Clothiandin can be used not only to control hemiptera pests such as aphids, leafhoppers and thrips, but also to control more than 20 coleoptera, Diptera and some lepidoptera pests such as blind bug 蟓 and cabbage worm. It is widely applicable to m...Read more -
Beauveria bassiana pesticide for pest control gives you peace of mind
Beauveria bassiana is a method of controlling insects with bacteria. It is a broad-spectrum insect pathogenic fungus that can invade the bodies of over two hundred kinds of insects and mites. Beauveria bassiana is one of the fungi with the largest area used for pest control worldwide. It can be ...Read more -
Larvicidal and adenocidal action of some Egyptian oils on Culex pipiens
Mosquitoes and mosquito-borne diseases are a growing global problem. Plant extracts and/or oils can be used as an alternative to synthetic pesticides. In this study, 32 oils (at 1000 ppm) were tested for their larvicidal activity against fourth instar Culex pipiens larvae and the best oils...Read more -
Researchers find first evidence that gene mutations can cause bedbug insecticide resistance | Virginia Tech News
Following World War II in the 1950s, bedbug infestations were almost eradicated worldwide through the use of the insecticide dichlorodiphenyltrichloroethane, better known as DDT, a chemical that has since been banned. However, urban pests have since resurged around the world, and they have...Read more