Background 'The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda', represents a significant threat to
maize production, a major staple crop in Asian countries. Methods In pursuit of more …

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

BACKGROUND The diamondback moth (DBM)(Plutella xylostella) causes large losses to
global crop production. Conventional insecticides are losing effectiveness due to resistance …

From the characterisation, the partial 16 S gene sequences obtained for the two bacteria
were subjected to blast-bootstrap analysis to obtain the phylogenetic tree. In assessing the …

A field study on integrated pest management of okra insect pests was conducted at the Plant
Pathology Research Institute, Ayub Agriculture Research Institute, in collaboration with the …

Beauveria bassiana is a promising candidate for the biocontrol of many important insect
pests. The cuticle is the site of attachment of fungal spores after invading the host body …

Leucinodes orbonalis is a potential pest of eggplant, commonly known as fruit and shoot
borer. Owing to its devastating nature, chemical pesticides are frequently applied and …

Postharvest losses can be caused by insects infesting stored products, with estimates
ranging from up to 9% in industrialized countries to 20% or more in underdeveloped ones …

The fall armyworm, Spodoptera frugiperda (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), is a recent invasive
pest significantly impacting maize production and food security in sub-Saharan Africa. While …

Trichogramma (Hymenoptera; Trichogrammatidae) is a genus of parasitic wasps that are
powerful biocontrol agents against a variety of insect pests. These biological control agents …