Mediterranean olive cultivation faces challenges in the global environmental change
context. Pests and diseases caused by arthropods such as Bactrocera oleae, Prays oleae …

As synthetic pesticides contribute to the global decline of pollinators, biopesticides have
gained attention as more sustainable pest management alternatives in agriculture. Despite …

A mixture of the herbicides mesotrione and atrazine (Calaris®) is a widely used herbicide in
agriculture in several countries. However, the possible toxicological effects of this …

Agrochemicals play a vital role in protecting crops and enhancing agricultural production by
reducing threats from pests, pathogens and weeds. The toxicological status of honey bees …

Abstract Stingless bees (Hymenoptera: Meliponini) are pollinators of both cultivated and wild
crop plants in the Neotropical region. However, they are susceptible to pesticide exposure …

Agrochemicals pose significant threats to the survival of bees, yet the physiological impacts
of sublethal doses on stingless bees remain poorly understood. This study investigated the …

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

Abstract BACKGROUND Integrated Pest Management (IPM) seeks to combine multiple
management strategies for optimal pest control. One method that is successfully employed …

Honeybees are important insects, both economically and as pollinators. While foraging,
bees can come in contact with environmental pollutants such as pesticides, possibly in …

Pollinating insects play a role of primary importance both in agriculture, ensuring the crops
productivity, and in the conservation of plant biodiversity. Among pollinators, Apis mellifera …