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56 articles for “Insect pests”
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Preliminary Checklist of Acridoidea (Orthoptera) of Patna District, Bihar (India)
Abstract: The family Acrididae, which falls under the order Orthoptera includes locusts and grasshoppers. Insects are found all over the globe. In general, locusts refer to larger acridids, while smaller species are known as grasshoppers. The comprehensive study indicates that there are 19 species from various families, which include 12 species from Acrididae, 4 Catantopidae, and 3 from Pyrgomorphidae. A thorough investigation was carried out across different crops and habitats to …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 14, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 67–71 Read article
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Sub-acute Toxicity of β-cyfluthrin in Hepatic Tissue and its Amelioration through Punica granatum in Swiss albino mice
Abstract: β-cyfluthrin, member of synthetic pyrethroid pesticide Type II is broadly used multipurpose insecticide. Widespread and indiscriminate use of β-cyfluthrin leads to environmental contamination and toxicity towards nontarget mammalian systems. The present study was undertaken to examine toxic manifestation of β-cyfluthrin in hepatic tissue of Swiss albino mice and also evaluate possible mitigative potential of pomegranate juice (PJ) in combating pesticide induced hepato-toxicity. Animals were divided into five groups namely, control, …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 10, Issue 3, 2020 · pp. 41–52 Read article
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Havoc of Papaya Mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) and Its Management Strategies
Abstract: The papaya mealybug (Paracoccus marginatus) is a serious problem that affects mulberries, citrus, and papaya among other agricultural and horticultural crops. Originating in Central America, it has spread around the world and caused extensive harm because of its capacity to consume plant sap, which results in reduced crop yields, fruit drop, and chlorosis. In addition, the insect releases honeydew, which encourages the development of sooty mold, further impeding photosynthesis and …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2025 · pp. 12–16 Read article
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Acute Toxicity and Behavioural Responses of Oligochaete Worm Tubifex tubifex Exposed to Pesticide Cartap Hydrochloride
Abstract: The present study was conducted to evaluate the acute toxicity in terms of 96h LC50 and behavioural responses of oligochaete worm Tubifex tubifex upon exposure to a thiocarbamate insecticide cartap hydrochloride. All experiments were conducted in a static bioassay system using increasing concentrations of insecticide for different exposure periods. The 24, 48, 72 and 96 h LC50 values of cartap hydrochloride to Tubifex tubifex were 0.045, 0.039, 0.023 and 0.0178 …
Published in Research and Reviews : A Journal of Life Sciences · Vol. 9, Issue 3, 2019 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Xenopsylla cheopis and Plague: Biology, Transmission, and Control
Abstract: Xenopsylla cheopis, the oriental rat flea, remains the most important vector of Yersinia pestis in classical rodent–flea–human plague cycles. Its biology is tightly adapted to commensal rats, especially Rattus rattus and Rattus norvegicus, whose nests provide microhabitats that support all pre adult stages and favour persistent flea populations near humans. The flea’s holometabolous life cycle, including the capacity for prolonged pupal quiescence and opportunistic host-seeking by adults, underpins its ability …
Published in International Journal of Insects · Vol. 3, Issue 2, 2026 Read article
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Acetylcholinesterase and Butyrylcholinesterase Activities in Brain and Plasma of Several Species of Birds in India
Abstract: Since timely acquisition of concurrent controls is not always feasible, development of a reference data of normal cholinesterase (ChE) activities for various wildlife species particularly for birds is necessary to diagnose anticholinesterase exposure. In the present study, acetylcholinesterase (AChE) and butyrylcholinesterase (BChE) activities in brain and plasma of several species of birds collected from Ahmedabad, India, during 2005–2007, were determined. Brain AChE activity ranged from 1.24 µmole/min/g in Indian white-backed …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Toxicology · Vol. 2, Issue 1, 2012 · pp. 1–9 Read article
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Cotton Diseases (verticillium dahlia) and Its Solutions by Using Different Techniques
Abstract: Cotton is imperative economically crop for diverse countries and play critical role in economy of any countries. Cotton is threatened by frequent reasons like pests and pathogen disease and preventing the plant growth. Cotton is implanting all over the world, like in central and eastern Asia, southern United States, West Africa, Brazil, India, China, and Australia, which is a cotton fiber exporter. India, China, Pakistan, and USA, which is a …
Published in Nano Trends – A Journal of Nano Technology & Its Applications · Vol. 25, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 24–37 Read article
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Study of Efficient HVDC Boost Converters: Design Challenges and Solutions
Abstract: The boost converter is a fundamental circuit topology in power electronics, widely used for voltage step-up applications. This article explores the design principles, operational characteristics, and performance analysis of boost converters. It delves into key components such as the power switch, inductor, capacitor, and control circuitry, elucidating their roles in achieving efficient voltage conversion. The use of a high voltage direct current (HVDC) boost converter for bug zapper purposes is …
Published in Journal of Control & Instrumentation · Vol. 15, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 42–48 Read article
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A Review of Internet of Things (IOT) Applications for Agricultural Automation
Abstract: In the conventional methodology of agriculture hard labor, lots of effort, and manpower with increases in the size of land use cause a massive amount of worker force to be deployed over various places for different work like giving water, checking plants, seeding, spraying anti- infecting/ pesticides, putting fertilizers and calculating the progress of plant and checking each and every plant for infection and insect attacks and lots and lots …
Published in Recent Trends in Electronics Communication Systems · Vol. 10, Issue 1, 2023 · pp. 1–10 Read article
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Production and quality control of entomopathogenic fungal pathogens – a review
Abstract: This review summarizes the various types of culture media and substrates used for the mass production of entomopathogenic fungal pathogens and commercial-scale production of some economically important entomopathogenic fungi. Various aspects of entomopathogenic fungi such as growth, down stream processing of the conidial powder, post harvest storage and tests to check the quality of the products are reviewed. Among the microbial pesticides, fungal pesticides are now preferred as they are …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Microbiology and Virology · Vol. 1, Issue 1, 2011 · pp. 5–18 Read article
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A Study on Distribution of Acridoidea (Orthoptera) of Patna District, Bihar (India)
Abstract: A thorough study of species shows that 12 types of grasshoppers fall into 3 families: Acridoidae, Catantopidae, and Pyrgomorphidae. These families have 7, 3, and 2 species, respectively. The survey places with rich plants and different weather conditions – like rainfall, humidity, and temperature. Researchers did an extensive survey. They checked many crops and habitats to gather grasshoppers from various agricultural spots. These insects were observed in their natural habitat. …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Ecology · Vol. 13, Issue 3, 2024 · pp. 1–5 Read article
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Quantitative Mass Balance Modelling for the Synthesis and Production of Ten High-Volume Insecticides
Abstract: This study presents a detailed quantitative mass balance analysis for the industrial synthesis and production of ten high-volume insecticides: acequinocyl, acetamiprid, acynonapyr, alpha-cypermethrin, benzpyrimoxan, bifenazate, bifenthrin, bistrifluron, broflanilide, and bromofos, focusing on material flows, process efficiencies, and environmental implications. These compounds, spanning diverse chemical classes like neonicotinoids, pyrethroids, and meta-diamides, are essential for crop protection but pose challenges due to resource-intensive syntheses and waste generation. For each insecticide, standardized manufacturing …
Published in Journal of Modern Chemistry & Chemical Technology · Vol. 16, Issue 3, 2025 · pp. 36–55 Read article
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Host Plant Affinity and Trophic Behavior of Lohita grandis name of author (Hemiptera: Largidae)
Abstract: Lohita grandis (Gray) , commonly known as the red cotton bug, is an emerging pest of cotton and several other economically important crops in India. Its sap-sucking feeding habit causes discoloration of fruits, reduction in seed quality, and yield losses, posing serious challenges to sustainable agriculture. The present study investigates the feeding behaviour and host plant preferences of L. grandis across diverse agroclimatic zones of India, with the aim of …
Published in Research & Reviews : Journal of Agricultural Science and Technology · Vol. 15, Issue 1, 2026 · pp. 92–100 Read article
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Farmers’ Knowledge on Cucurbits Fruit Fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae, Conquillet) and their Management at Lamjung District
Abstract: Cucurbit fruit fly (Bactrocera cucurbitae) is major problem of cucurbit vegetables. A random survey was conducted among 60 respondents of semi-commercial and commercial cucurbit vegetable growers in Lamjung district from January to February 2018. Semi-structured questionnaire designed in open and closed-ended questions which were used to assess farmer’s knowledge on cucurbit fruit fly and their management practices. The result revealed that 65% respondents prefer to grow cucumber. Similarly, 81% of …
Published in Research and Reviews : Journal of Crop science and Technology · Vol. 7, Issue 3, 2018 · pp. 21–26 Read article
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Review on Azo-Compounds and Their Applications
Abstract: Azo-colored compounds that form the basic structure of many synthesized compounds in many fieldsof chemistry, especially coordination chemistry, as they contain a group (-N=N-). These dyes arewidely used as colorants, as they contribute to nearly 50% of artificial colors. Also in manyapplications such as ink-jet printing, optical imaging, and biomedical diagnostics , azo dye containsone or more D-π-A systems that can produce various colors by changing the electron donation (D) …
Published in Journal of Catalyst & Catalysis · Vol. 8, Issue 2, 2021 · pp. 8–16 Read article
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Method of Making Organic Insecticides, Hair Color and Lip Lotion by Utilizing Natural Constituents
Abstract: In today's chemical world, a return to nature has become the need. Since chemicals are now used in almost everything, they have become a necessary component of modern life. For this reason, avoiding the use of chemicals and using products made from natural materials is beneficial for the environment, human life and society in every aspect. In the present paper mainly three products were made. First product was organic plant …
Published in Research and Reviews: A Journal of Pharmaceutical Science · Vol. 15, Issue 2, 2024 · pp. 108–113 Read article