Scientists have discovered that pyrethroid insecticides, which are commonly used in bed nets and indoor sprays, do more than just kill mosquitoes.They make mosquitoes (those that are exposed to ...

As crops continue to mature, there are still pests to scout and management decisions to be made.

Alabama Extension Service The invasion of fall armyworms is a yearly occurrence in Alabama. Usually starting in late-July or August, these pests can quickly invade and destroy a stand of healthy ...

In an attempt to control mosquito populations across the Commonwealth, several Middlesex County towns will begin controlled ...

Dissipation of seven pyrethroid insecticides under field conditions was evaluated on green beans, zucchinis, and peppers grown in experimental greenhouses (Almería, Spain). Pyrethroid residues were ...

By sequencing the primary pyrethroid target site, the voltage-gated sodium channel, we show that point mutations and their spread in natural populations were responsible for differences in pyrethroid ...

Have aphids doubled in population over this past year? This is a real possible chance since pyrethroid-resistant soybean aphids are being observed making insecticide selection decisions more difficult ...

Pyrethroid plus bed nets reduce malaria infection in areas of high resistance Researchers from LSTM confirm that in areas with high pyrethroid resistance in mosquitoes, fewer people were infected ...

Role of pyrethroid derivatives in autophagy and apoptosis crosstalk signaling and potential risk for malignancies Pyrethroids are extensively used insecticides by virtue of insecticidal activity ...

Other pests Grain aphid: As in previous years, pyrethroid resistance greater than conferred by heterozygous kdr was not found in UK grain aphid samples (3) collected in spring 2023. This means good ...