The use of pyrethroid insecticides in malaria vector control has increased dramatically in the
past decade through the scale up of insecticide treated net distribution programmes and …

Neuroactive insecticides are the principal means of protecting crops, people, livestock, and
pets from pest insect attack and disease transmission. Currently, the four major nerve targets …

The two-spotted spider mite Tetranychus urticae Koch is one of the economically most
important pests in a wide range of outdoor and protected crops worldwide. Its control has …

The peach potato aphid, Myzus persicae is a globally distributed crop pest with a host range
of over 400 species including many economically important crop plants. The intensive use of …

Worldwide pesticide usage was estimated in up to 3.5 million tons in 2020. The number of
approved products varies among different countries, however, in Brazil, there are nearly …

The long term use of many insecticides is continually threatened by the ability of insects to
evolve resistance mechanisms that render the chemicals ineffective. Such resistance poses …

Synthetic pyrethroid insecticides were introduced into widespread use for the control of
insect pests and disease vectors more than three decades ago. In addition to their value in …

Voltage-gated sodium channels are essential for the initiation and propagation of the action
potential in neurons and other excitable cells. Because of their critical roles in electrical …

The past 30 years have witnessed a period of significant expansion in the use of
halogenated compounds in the field of agrochemical research and development. The …

Pyrethroid insecticides target voltage-gated sodium channels, which are critical for electrical
signaling in the nervous system. The intensive use of pyrethroids in controlling arthropod …