Biorational insecticides are composed of natural products, including animals, plants,
microbes, and minerals, or are their derivates. The use of biorational products for the …

Bacillus thuringiensis subsp. israelensis (Bti) has been used in mosquito control programs to
reduce nuisance in Europe for decades and is generally considered an environmentally …

Background The use of synthetic insecticides is one of the most common strategies for
controlling disease vectors such as mosquitos. However, their overuse can result in serious …

The biocide Bacillus thuringiensis israelensis (Bti) has become the most commonly used
larvicide to control mosquitoes in seasonal wetlands. Although Bti is considered non-toxic to …

As water pollution poses an increasing risk worldwide, it is timely to assess the
achievements of the aquatic macroinvertebrate ecotoxicology to provide a sound basis for …

Pesticide mixtures are increasingly used to fight pest species that developed resistance to
pesticides. To assess the pesticide control efficiency and to reduce ecological damage to …

Insecticides are important in agriculture, to reduce human disease, and to decrease the
nuisance of biting insects. Despite this, many have the potential for environmental impacts …

Despite being effective in controlling mosquito larvae and a few other target organisms, the
application of insecticides into aquatic systems may cause unintended alterations to the …

Understanding the life cycle and dietary requirements of laboratory-reared insects is critical
for optimizing resources (including time) and can provide more reliable ecological basis for …

Environmental pollutants, such as insecticides, can alter the equilibrium of aquatic
ecosystems, particularly those closely located to human occupations. The use of such …