Mosquitoes around the world spread diseases like malaria, dengue, zika, lymphatic filariasis
and arboviruses, which are dangerous to human health and the economy. Eventually …

Entomopathogenic fungi, particularly Metarhizium and Beauveria species, are emerging as
effective biocontrol agents for combating lepidopteran pests in agricultural and forestry …

In the face of agricultural challenges posed by both abiotic and biotic stressors,
phytopathogens emerge as formidable threats to crop productivity. Conventional methods …

The entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana provides an eco-friendly substitute to
chemical insecticides for mosquito control. Nevertheless, its widespread application has …

Farming of houseflies, as well as of other insects, could become a sustainable alternative for
producing high-protein animal feed. Although promising, this comes with particular …

The Phlebotomine sandflies (Diptera, Psychodidae) are hematophagous insects of immense
medical and veterinary importance. Since World War II, the intensive use of chemicals to …

Metarhizium, a globally distributed genus, showcases adaptability to various habitats,
predominantly in soil or intricate relationships as insect pathogens. Metarhizium spp. have …

Insect pests harm crops severely and disperse a wide range of diseases that are transmitted
by insects. Chemical pesticides are frequently used to manage them. Due to their constant …

Litchi (Litchi chinensis Sonn.) is a subtropical fruit; family Sapindaceae. Litchi offers a good
potentiality for its cultivation in Bihar both nutritionally and economically. India is the second …