Over the years, synthetic pesticides like herbicides, algicides, miticides, bactericides,
fumigants, termiticides, repellents, insecticides, molluscicides, nematicides, and …

Crop protection still mostly relies on synthetic pesticides for crop pest control. However, the
rationale for their continued use is shaded by the revealed adverse effects, such as relatively …

Synthetic pyrethroid insecticides (SPIs) and neonicotinoid insecticides (NEOs), now
dominant in the insecticide market, are increasingly found in aquatic environments. This …

This study presents a comprehensive assessment of microplastics in water, sediment, and
fish species (Clarias gariepinus and Oreochromis niloticus) of the Ikpoba River. Water …

Pesticides threaten biodiversity, but we know little about how they permeate food webs. Few
studies have investigated the number, concentration, and composition of pesticides in …

Advanced oxidative processes, such as Photo-Fenton, transform organic contaminants due
to the attack by radicals. In this context, the lethal and sub-lethal effects of the Cruiser® …

Globally, Lepidopteran insect pests inflict substantial agricultural burdens, causing billions of
dollars in losses annually. Synthetic pesticides are commonly employed to mitigate these …

The cactus cochineal, Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell, 1929)(Cockerell)(HEMIPTERA:
DACTYLOPIIDAE), has continued to expand throughout Morocco since its introduction in …

Today, changing climate is gaining great attention among the scientific community over the
past few decades. Deforestation, unsustainable land use practices, intensive farming …

The extensive use of pesticides leads to the contamination of water resources and
consequent decrease in their quality. This study aims to assess the concentration of …