The codling moth, Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) is a major pest of pome fruit
and walnuts worldwide. Although environmentally compatible integrated control strategies …

Insecticides have played and still fulfil a very important role in sustainable production of
food, animal feed and also as protection against disease vectors. They act to suppress …

Vector-borne diseases are major causes of sickness, disability and death worldwide. These
diseases are caused by parasites, bacteria or viruses transmitted by various vectors …

The insect nervous system is critical for its functional integrity. The cholinergic system, of
which acetylcholinesterase (AChE) is a key enzyme, is essential to the Anopheles …

Resistance to pyrethroid insecticides is a major concern for malaria vector control.
Pyrethroids target the voltage‐gated sodium channel (VGSC), an essential component of the …

Spider venoms are complex chemical arsenals that contain a rich variety of insecticidal
toxins. However, the major toxin class in many spider venoms is disulfide‐rich peptides …

Background Insecticide resistance in malaria vectors is an increasing threat to vector control
tools currently deployed in endemic countries. Resistance management must be an integral …

Surveillance of malaria vector species and the monitoring of insecticide resistance are
essential to inform malaria control strategies and support the reduction of infections and …

Widespread resistance of Anopheles sp. populations to pyrethroid insecticides has led to the
search for sustainable alternatives in the plant kingdom. Among many botanicals, there is …

BACKGROUND Vector control is the main intervention in malaria control and elimination
strategies. However, the development of insecticide resistance is one of the major …