Per‐and poly‐fluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) encompass a large, heterogenous group of
chemicals of potential concern to human health and the environment. Based on information …

Insects in agroecosystems contend with many stressors–eg, chemicals, heat, nutrient
deprivation–that are often encountered at low levels. Exposure to mild stress is now well …

We assessed the state of knowledge regarding the effects of large-scale pollution with
neonicotinoid insecticides and fipronil on non-target invertebrate species of terrestrial …

Neonicotinoid insecticides (NENIs) have become increasingly common in recent decades in
the control of crop pests and other plant pathogens. It is undeniable that the practice …

Earthworms can accelerate the removal of contaminants from soil. Earthworms change the
physical and chemical properties of soil by mixing it with organic material and through their …

Two million tonnes of pesticides are currently used globally to improve crop production, yet
these pesticides induce adverse effects on soil quality and biodiversity. Moreover, less than …

Flupyradifurone (FLU) has great application potential in agricultural production as a new
generation of neonicotinoid insecticide after imidacloprid. Nevertheless, the toxic effects of …

Aphids are an important agricultural pest that not only damage plants by suction, but can
also transmit a number of economically important plant viruses. Protection against aphids is …

Recent studies have indicated that the plant volatile methyl benzoate (MB) exhibits
significant insecticidal bioactivity against several common insects. However, the potential …

In this study, the artificial soil poisoning method was used to explore the antioxidative stress
mechanism and gene changes of earthworms (Eisenia foetida) after application of …