Abstract The species Aedes mariae (Sergent & Sergent, 1903)(Ae. mariae) is a mosquito
that breeds in rock pools on the Mediterranean coast and unfortunately has not been the …

The dry aerial part of Rosmarinus officinalis, collected from Djebel Belkfif (Tébessa, North-
Eastern, Algeria), were hydrodistilled in a Clevenger type apparatus and analyzed by GC …

To reduce the impact of conventional insecticides, new more selective chemicals need to be
developed. Insect growth regulators such as chitin synthesis inhibitors seem promising …

The larvicidal potential of aqueous extracts from leaves of three plants (Ricinus communis
L., Daphne gnidium L. and Thymus vulgaris L.) was evaluated against the different larval …

Hexaflumuron, a benzoylphenylurea derivative, was tested topically at four doses (0.5, 1, 1.5
and 2 µg/insect) on adults of Callosobruchus maculatus (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) and first …

We evaluated the efficacy of the growth regulator triflumuron (TFM) in inducing mortality and
disrupting both oviposition and egg hatching in Rhodnius prolixus adult females. TFM was …

Mosquitoes are vectors of many human diseases and cause environmental nuisances. Due
to their large geographical distribution and abundance, Culex pipiens and Culiseta …

Due to the increasing pesticide-resistance by vectors, predation of mosquito larvae is one of
the most important ecosystems' services contributing to public health and safety from …

The present study aimed to evaluate the activity of spiromesifen, an insecticide belonging to
the chemical group of spirocyclic tetronic/tetramic acid derivatives, against the most …

Andalin, a benzoylphenylurea (BPU) derivative, was evaluated on Culex pipiens L.(Diptera:
Culicidae). Treatment was made on newly 3rd-and 4th instar larvae for 24 h. The compound …