Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt), a natural pathogen of different invertebrates, primarily insects, is
widely used as a biological control agent. While Bt-based preparations are claimed to be …

Behavior is a main component of the survival and performance of arthropods. We have
witnessed widespread adoption of insect-resistant genetically modified (IRGM) crops …

Honeybee gut microbiota modulates the health and fitness of honeybees, the ecologically
and economically important pollinators and honey producers. However, which processes …

The acute and chronic toxicity of 3 common pesticides, namely, amitraz, chlorpyrifos and
dimethoate, were tested in Apis mellifera and Apis cerana. Acute oral toxicity LC 50 values …

The honey bee has been regarded as a key species in the environmental risk assessment of
biotech crops. Here, the potential adverse effects of Cry1Ie toxin on the midgut bacteria of …

Abstract The transgenic Cry1Ac (Bt toxin)+ CpTI (Cowpea Trypsin Inhibitor) cotton cultivar
CCRI41 is increasingly used in China and potential side effects on the honey bee Apis …

Plant varieties expressing the Bt (Bacillus thuringiensis) insecticidal proteins Cry1Ah and
Cry2Ab have potential commercialization prospects in China. However, their potential …

Bacillus thuringiensis is one of the most widely used bioinsecticides, and cry gene is the
major insecticidal gene. Because Cry1Ac protein shows strong toxicity against many …

This study aimed to evaluate the effect of commercially used entomopathogens on
Africanized Apis mellifera L.(Hymenoptera: Apidae). Four bioassays were performed: 1) …

Biocontrol solutions (macroorganisms, microorganisms, natural substances,
semiochemicals) are presented as potential alternatives to conventional plant protection …