Abstract The Arachnida subclass of Acari comprises many harmful pests that threaten
agriculture as well as animal health, including herbivorous spider mites, the bee parasite …

Highlights•Link between host plant adaptation and resistance evolution was critically
assessed.•No clear causal relationship was found between both evolutionary …

The molecular mechanisms of amitraz and chlorfenapyr resistance remain only poorly
understood for major agricultural pests and vectors of human diseases. This study focusses …

Background Recent outbreaks of dengue and other Aedes aegypti-borne arboviruses
highlight the importance of a rapid response for effective vector control. Data on insecticide …

The tomato borer Tuta absoluta is a major pest of tomato mainly controlled by chemical
insecticides. However, development of resistance to specific chemical classes has made …

Reduction in malaria clinical cases is strongly dependent on the ability to prevent Anopheles
infectious bites. Vector control strategies using long-lasting insecticidal nets and indoor …

Simple Summary The citrus red mite, Panonychus citri, is one of the most destructive citrus
pests worldwide. Spirodiclofen is an important chemical acaricide to control P. citri. In this …

Essential oils (EOs) can provide important alternatives to chemical insecticides in the control
of pests. In this study, 12 EOs of native plant species from Iran were evaluated for their …

The Colorado potato beetle (CPB), Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Say)(Coleoptera:
Chrysomelidae), is considered as one of the most important pests of potato plants. Control of …

Thrips species (Thysanoptera) damage plants by direct feeding and transmitting plant
viruses and are considered one of the most harmful insect pests on crops worldwide. Their …