Pest Control
Pest Control
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There were 556 pesticides used to control thrips in China, and many ingredients such as metretinate and thiamethoxam were registered
Thrips (thistles) are insects that feed on plant SAP and belong to the insect-class Thysoptera in animal taxonomy. The harm range of thrips is very wide, open crops, greenhouse crops are harmful, the main types of harm in melons, fruits and vegetables are melon thrips, onion thrips, rice thrips, ...Read more -
What are the implications for companies entering the Brazilian market for biological products and the new trends in supporting policies
The Brazilian agrobiological inputs market has maintained a rapid growth momentum in recent years. In the context of increased awareness of environmental protection, the popularity of sustainable farming concepts, and strong government policy support, Brazil is gradually becoming an important mar...Read more -
The synergistic effect of essential oils on adults increases the toxicity of permethrin against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) |
In a previous project testing local food processing plants for mosquitoes in Thailand, the essential oils (EOs) of Cyperus rotundus, galangal and cinnamon were found to have good anti-mosquito activity against Aedes aegypti. In an attempt to reduce the use of traditional insecticides and ...Read more -
The county will hold its first mosquito larval release of 2024 next week |
Brief description: • This year marks the first time that regular airborne larvicide drops have been carried out in the district. • The goal is to help stop the spread of potential diseases by mosquitoes. • Since 2017, no more than 3 people have tested positive each year. San Diego C...Read more -
Brazil has established maximum residue limits for pesticides such as acetamidine in some foods
On July 1, 2024, the Brazilian National Health Surveillance Agency (ANVISA) issued Directive INNo305 through the Government Gazette, setting maximum residue limits for pesticides such as Acetamiprid in some foods, as shown in the table below. This directive shall come into force as of the date of...Read more -
Combination of terpene compounds based on plant essential oils as a larvicidal and adult remedy against Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae)
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Combining long-lasting insecticidal bed nets with Bacillus thuringiensis larvicides is a promising integrated approach to preventing malaria transmission in northern Côte d’Ivoire Malaria Jou...
The recent decline in the burden of malaria in Côte d’Ivoire is largely attributable to the use of long-lasting insecticidal nets (LIN). However, this progress is threatened by insecticide resistance, behavioral changes in Anopheles gambiae populations, and residual malaria transmis...Read more -
The global pesticide ban in the first half of 2024
Since 2024, we have noticed that countries and regions around the world have introduced a series of bans, restrictions, extension of approval periods, or rereview decisions on a variety of pesticide active ingredients. This paper sorts out and classifies the trends of global pesticide restriction...Read more -
Do you love summer, but hate annoying insects? These predators are natural pest fighters
Creatures from black bears to cuckoos provide natural and eco-friendly solutions to control unwanted insects. Long before there were chemicals and sprays, citronella candles and DEET, nature provided predators for all of humanity’s most annoying creatures. Bats feed on biting ...Read more -
Controlling Horny Flies: Combating Insecticide Resistance
CLEMSON, S.C. – Fly control is a challenge for many beef cattle producers across the country. Horn flies (Haematobia irritans) are the most common economically damaging pest for cattle producers, causing $1 billion in economic losses to the U.S. livestock industry annually due to weight g...Read more -
Joro Spider: The poisonous flying object from your nightmares?
A new player, Joro the Spider, appeared on stage amid the chirping of cicadas. With their striking bright yellow hue and four-inch leg span, these arachnids are hard to miss. Despite their terrifying appearance, Choro spiders, although venomous, pose no real threat to humans or pets. thei...Read more -
Root-knot nematode control from a global perspective: challenges, strategies, and innovations
Although plant parasitic nematodes belong to nematode hazards, they are not plant pests, but plant diseases.The root-knot nematode (Meloidogyne) is the most widely distributed and harmful plant parasitic nematode in the world. It is estimated that more than 2000 plant species in the world, includ...Read more