Background Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) is an important vector for many human diseases. The aim of this study was to evaluate the susceptibility level of larval and adult stages of Cu. quinquefasciatus to different groups of WHO recommended insecticides for vector control. Methods Larval stages of the Culex mosquitoes were collected from their natural habitats in Rafsanjan Coun...

Effect of alcoholic and aqueous extracts of the fruits of F. racemosa Linn., on the spontaneous movements of both the whole worm and nerve muscle preparation of Setaria cervi and on the survival of microfilariae in vitro was studied. Alcoholic as well as aqueous extracts caused inhibition of spontaneous motility of whole worm and nerve muscle preparation of Setaria cervi characterized by increa...

Euphorbia umbellata (Pax) Bruyns is an easily cultivated shrub, with occurrence in the tropical regions of the American and African continents. Chemical studies have revealed that the latex of this plant is rich in terpene compounds, which are highly toxic to snails Biomphalaria glabrata (Basommatophora: Planorbidae). The aim of this study was to evaluate the chemical composition and molluscici...

The cattle tick Rhipicephalus microplus is one of the most important ectoparasites for livestock in tropical and subtropical areas worldwide. This hurts economy milk meat production chain. In addition, it constitutes a vector transmission Anaplasmosis Babesiosis pathogens. control R. populations mainly based on use synthetic acaricides. However, using this method presents danger to humans envir...

Tetranychus truncatus Ehara (Acari: Tetranychidae) is one of the serious pests that infests different agricultural crops in field and greenhouse crops, its distribution limited to mostly Asian countries. The experiments were conducted know effectiveness concentrations bifenazate against T. truncatus, evaluate compare demographic parameters on host plant Lablab purpureus (L.) Sweet (Fabaceae), w...

The study was conducted to determine the insecticidal and behavioral effect of essential oils (EOs) extracted from three lavender cultivars, Hemus, Raya Yubileina, against adult stage Sitophilus granarius (L., 1758) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) under laboratory conditions. contact, fumigant repellent effects plant EOs were investigated possible germination inhibitory on wheat evaluated. samples ...

background: pesticides are widely used in agriculture. excessive use of pesticides has health risk for human and threatens non-target organisms. this research aimed to determine lethal concentrations of malathion and hinosan for carassius auratus (5±1 gr) [mean ± sd]. methods: experiments were performed according to o.e.c.d for 4 days (96 h) and concentrations of 0, 1, 2, 4, 8 mg l-1 hinosan an...

tagetes minuta l. is considered as an annual plant growing in the temperate zones of south america. it has been used as carminative, anti-inflammatory, anti-abortion,vermifuge, bronchodilator and hypotensive. in the current study the locally cultured plant of tagetes minuta l. was studied for phytochemical and larvicidal properties.the phytochemical analysis of aerial parts of the plant exhibit...

Stored product pests can cause significant damages and great economic problems in stored commodities grain cereal. Using synthetic pesticides the storage pest control has adverse effects on human health. In our study, toxicity of garlic (Allium sativum) parsley (Petroselinum crispum) essential oils (EOs) impregnating with three types bags were assessed against Trogoderma granarium Everts, 1898 ...

Corn earworm, Helicoverpa zea (Boddie), is a significant pest of agroecosystems in the midsouthern and southeastern regions of the United States. These insects have developed resistance to, or inconsistent control has occurred with, most insecticide classes. With their unique mode of action, insecticides in the diamide class have become a key component in management of agriculturally important ...