Although it is well known that insects are sensitive to temperature, how they will be affected
by ongoing global warming remains uncertain because these responses are multifaceted …

The insect's microbiota is well acknowledged as a “hidden” player influencing essential
insect traits. The gut microbiome of butterflies and moths (Lepidoptera) has been shown to …

Climate change has the potential to change the distribution of pests globally and their
resistance to pesticides, thereby threatening global food security in the 21st century …

Insects have presented human society with some of its greatest development challenges by
spreading diseases, consuming crops and damaging infrastructure. Despite the massive …

Agricultural intensification and greater production of Brassica vegetable and oilseed crops
over the past two decades have increased the pest status of the diamondback moth (DBM) …

Only a small percentage of insect species are pests. However, pest species cause
significant losses in agricultural and forest crops, and many are vectors of diseases …

How an insect evolves to become a successful herbivore is of profound biological and
practical importance. Herbivores are often adapted to feed on a specific group of …

The development of insecticide resistance in insect pests is a worldwide concern and
elucidating the underlying mechanisms is critical for effective crop protection. Recent studies …

Employing the clear, student-friendly style that made previous editions so popular, Insect
Physiology and Biochemistry, Fourth Edition presents an engaging and authoritative guide …

Diamide insecticides selectively acting on insect ryanodine receptors (RyR) were launched
to the market more than 10 years ago, particularly targeted for the control of lepidopteran …