Recently, a growing number of plant essential oils (EOs) have been tested against a wide
range of arthropod pests with promising results. EOs showed high effectiveness, multiple …

Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are a key threat for millions of people worldwide, since they
act as vectors for devastating pathogens and parasites. In this scenario, vector control is …

The fight against mosquito-borne diseases is a challenge of huge public health importance.
To our mind, 2015 was an extraordinary year for malaria control, due to three hot news: the …

… In this scenario, mosquito vector control is crucial (Benelli 2015a). Culicidae larvae and
pupae are usually targeted using organophosphates, insect growth regulators and microbial …

The fall armyworm (FAW), Spodoptera frugiperda (JE Smith, 1797), is a serious pest of
several crops, particularly maize and other cereals. It has long been known as a pest in the …

In the current paper, we reviewed the use of nanoparticles (NPs) in crop protection,
emphasizing the control of pests in the agricultural and urban environment. At the same time, we …

Mosquitoes represent the major arthropod vectors of human disease worldwide transmitting
malaria, lymphatic filariasis, and arboviruses such as dengue virus and Zika virus. …

… In this scenario, employing of single-step formulations from local plants as mosquito ovicides
may be helpful for marginalized populations living in rural areas of the world (Benelli 2015a…

The bioactivity of semiconductor nanocomplexes has been poorly studied in the field of pesticide
science. In this research, the synthesis of zinc nanoparticles was accomplished through …

The effective and eco-friendly control of Anopheles vectors plays a key role in any malaria
management program. Integrated Vector Management (IVM) suggests making use of the full …