Insects, ticks, and mites represent a threat to animal health globally, mainly due to their role
as vectors of pathogens. Among the most important diseases, those transmitted by …

Pollinating bees are stressed by highly variable environmental conditions, malnutrition,
parasites and pathogens, but may also by getting in contact with microorganisms or …

Insecticides can cause significant harm to both terrestrial and aquatic environments. The
new insecticides derived from microbial sources are a good option with no environmental …

The Asian citrus psyllid Diaphorina citri Kuwayama (Hemiptera: Liviidae) is the most
widespread and devastating pest species in citrus orchards and is the natural vector of the …

The honeybee Apis mellifera is highly appreciated worldwide because of its products, but
also as it is a pollinator of crops and wild plants. The beehive is vulnerable to infections due …

The compound negative impact of insect pests attacking agricultural ecosystems includes (i)
direct yield losses from damaged crops,(ii) the economic cost of the attempt to prevent these …

The emergence of resistance to chemical drugs in beekeeping is becoming a phenomenon
of widespread concern. One promising alternative to the use of chemicals is …

Entomopathogen-based biocontrol is crucial for blocking the transmission of vector-borne
diseases; however, few cross-latitudinal investigations of entomopathogens have been …

Insect pests of agricultural crops have establish immunological tolerance against fungal
infection caused by pathogens via different humoral and cellular processes. Fungal infection …

Simple Summary Fungal entomopathogens are important natural enemies of insect pests
and widely applied for biocontrol. Gut microbiota play important roles in mediating insect …