Insects are associated with multiple microbes that have been reported to influence various
aspects of their biology. Most studies in insects, including pest species, focus on the …

Simple Summary Microbes play essential roles in the health of animals and plants. Hence,
the study of microbe–host interactions is of utmost importance to understand nature. In the …

The housefly feeds and reproduces in animal manure and decaying organic substances and
thus lives in intimate association with various microorganisms including human pathogens …

Bark beetles often serve as forest damaging agents, causing landscape-level mortality.
Understanding the biology and ecology of beetles are important for both, gathering …

Background Paederus fuscipes is medically the most famous rove beetle, which causes
dermatitis or conjunctivitis in humans, as well as gastrointestinal toxicosis in livestock, via …

Understanding the environmental factors affecting the microbiota in malaria vectors may
help in the development of novel vector control interventions, similar to paratransgenesis …

A deeper understanding of the mechanisms underlying insecticide resistance is needed to
mitigate its threat to malaria vector control. Following previously identified associations …

The microbial gut communities associated with various xylophagous beetles offer great
potential for different biotechnologies and elaboration of novel pest management strategies …

Dendroctonus bark beetles comprise 20 taxonomically recognized species, which are one of
the most destructive pine forest pests in North and Central America, and Eurasia. The aims …

Bark beetles play an important role as agents of natural renovation and regeneration in
coniferous forests. Several studies have documented the metabolic capacity of bacteria …