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 …

Misconceptions and misperceptions delayed the recognition of the importance of pesticide-
induced hormesis in arthropods. Emphasis on lethality as an endpoint in experiments …

The phrase “what doesn't kill us makes us stronger” suggests the possibility that living
systems have evolved a spectrum of adaptive mechanisms resulting in a biological stress …

Increasing amounts of silver iodide (AgI) in the environment are expected because of the
recent massive expansion of weather modification programs. Concurrently …

The codling moth Cydia pomonella (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) is a major invasive pest of
pome fruits and walnuts worldwide. Lambda-cyhalothrin (LCT) and abamectin (AM) have …

Transgenerationally acquired information equips offspring with tools essential for enhancing
their physiological functioning, reproduction, survival, and tolerance to a plethora of …

Outbreaks are characterized by a sudden increase in population density of a given species,
and are recognized as an important phenomenon in both natural and artificial systems …

The evolution of insecticide resistance has been attributed to strong directional selection by
lethal concentrations of insecticides, but there is growing evidence that sublethal doses may …

Abstract The Colorado potato beetle, Leptinotarsa decemlineata (Coleoptera:
Chrysomelidae) is a destructive pest of the cultivated potato, Solanum tuberosum. Members …

Hormesis phenomena in insect pests can have a negative impact, but for beneficial insects,
it might be used to optimize mass rearing and increase the quality of biocontrol agents …