Current resistance status of the brown planthopper Nilaparvata lugens (Stål) to commonly used insecticides in China and Bangladesh
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DOI: 10.1016/j.cropro.2021.105789
Abstract: Abstract Nilaparvata lugens (Stal) is a serious threat to rice production in Asian countries. Synthetic chemicals are widely used for its control. However, evolution of resistance in this pest to commonly used insecticides has been… read more here.
Keywords: levels resistance; commonly used; resistance; china bangladesh ... See more keywords
Current Research on the Safety of Pyrethroids Used as Insecticides
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DOI: 10.3390/medicina54040061
Abstract: Pyrethroids are synthetic derivatives of natural pyrethrins extracted from Chrysanthemum cinerariaefolium. They are 2250 times more toxic to insects than to vertebrates due to insects’ smaller size, lower body temperature and more sensitive sodium channels.… read more here.
Keywords: insects; alpha cypermethrin; safety pyrethroids; used insecticides ... See more keywords