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InvestigationOpen accessIn the abstractForest Pathology Pattern of Forest Stands of the Green Belt of AstanaZhanarbek Bolat, Nurzhan Serikkanuly Mukhamadiyev, Nursagim Zhamaubayevich Ashikbaev et al.The article presents the results of researches on an estimation of a forest pathology pattern of the Astana green belt stands. For the first time, a complex of insect pests and entomophages is being specified in the Astana green belt stands. The biological effectiveness of biopreparations and insecticides against harmful insects in the system of protective measures and the forest … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 18, Issue 2 · 18 Jan 2018 · 7,520 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Toxic Spectrum of Ricinus Communisand Zingiber Officinalis Essential Oils against Musca Domestica L.Hanan Abo El-Kassem BoslyThe housefly, Musca domestica L., is a cosmopolitan insect, associated with various diseases and is one of the species with the greatest ability to develop resistance to insecticides. The study designed to evaluate the larvicidal, pupicidal, adulticidal and ovicidal effect of lethal concentrations LC50 of R. communis and Z. officinalis essential oils against the housefly M. domestica L. The larvicidal … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 12, Issue 4 · 2 Dec 2017 · 8,311 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSeasonal Abundance and Species Composition of Nephotettix spp., in Endemic and Non-Endemic Areas of Rice Tungro Virus Disease in South Sulawesi Province, IndonesiaAndi Nasruddin, Muhammad Danial Rahim, FatahuddinRice tungro disease is semi-persistently transmitted by five species of leafhopper. Nephotettix virescens Distant and N. nigropictus Stal. (Homoptera: Cicadellidae) are predominant species in South Sulawesi with vectoring efficiencies of 83 and 27%, respectively. Relative composition of those species affects the RTV incidence in the field. The purpose of the study was to determine the presence and abundance of those … …OnLine Journal of Biological Sciences, Vol. 16, Issue 3 · 5 Oct 2016 · 7,587 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractDetection of Pesticide Residue in Dams and Well Water in Jazan Area, Saudi ArabiaHasan Y. Al-Hatim, Deifalla Alrajhi, Abdul Jabbar Al-RajabThe application of pesticides indoors and on agricultural lands increased dramatically in recent years in the Jazan area (Saudi Arabia) to control termites and the vectors of diseases, such as Rift Valley Fever (RVF) and malaria. This practice increased the potential risk of pesticide contamination of surface water and groundwater. In this study, samples of 44 wells and 3 dams … …American Journal of Environmental Sciences, Vol. 11, Issue 5 · 3 Nov 2015 · 7,943 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractSELECTION OF BEAUVERIA BASSIANA (BALSAMO) VUILLEMIN ISOLATES FOR MANAGEMENT OF MYZUS PERSICAE (SULTZAR) (HOM.: APHIDAE) BASED ON VIRULENCE AND GROWTH RELATED CHARACTERISTICSMohammad S. Al-alawi, Maher ObeidatIsolates of the entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana originated from Jordan were evaluated for their efficacy against the green peach aphid, Myzus persicae under laboratory and greenhouse conditions. Efficacy evaluation involved testing all isolates at a concentration of 1×107 conidia/mL followed by concentration dependent and greenhouse bioassays for the top virulent isolates. Growth characteristics related to virulence were evaluated for high, … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 1 · 28 Dec 2013 · 7,943 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractThe Effectiveness of Organotin (IV) Benzylisopropyldithiocarbamate Compounds as Insecticide Against Aedes Aegypti Linn (Diptera: Culicidae) in LaboratoryHidayatulfathi Othman, Nor Atikah Kosnon, Normah Awang, Nurul Farahana KamaludinProblem statement: The widespread use of insecticides had resulted in insecticide resistance of vectors of dengue as well as polluting the environment. Organotin (IV) compounds had the potential to be developed as the insecticides to overcome the existing problem. Approach: The aim of this study was to examine the insecticidal effects which were larvicidal and adulticidal effects of organotin (IV) … …American Journal of Applied Sciences, Vol. 9, Issue 8 · 25 Jun 2012 · 6,980 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractVitamin C Alleviates Chronic Chlorpyrifos Induced Alterations in Serum Lipids and Oxidative Parameters in Male Wistar RatsS. F. Ambali, M. Shittu, J. O. Ayo et al.Problem statement: Although the increase incidence of cardiovascular diseases, obesity and diabetes mellitus has been attributed to changing life style, the role of environmental contaminants is currently being given considerable attention. Pesticides, including Organophosphate (OP) insecticides are one of the most pervasive environmental contaminants that are deliberately released into the environment. Chlorpyrifos (CPF), a widely used OP insecticide has been … …American Journal of Pharmacology and Toxicology, Vol. 6, Issue 4 · 21 Feb 2012 · 7,576 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEffect of Nifedipine on Dichlorvos-Induced Seizure in MiceKhayatnouri MirhadiProblem statement: Dichlorvos a synthetic organophosphate poisons is the property of insecticide. These toxins as insecticides in agriculture and medicine for animals and the destruction of ectoparasites can be used. Studies have shown that Dichlorvos creation seizure effects in different animals. Nifedipine, dihydropyridine calcium channel blockers, widely used for treatment of cardiovascular diseases. Studies have shown that the calcium channel … …American Journal of Animal and Veterinary Sciences, Vol. 6, Issue 2 · 17 Sep 2011 · 8,054 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractMorphological Characteristics of P. xylostella Granulovirus and Effects on Its Larval Host Diamondback Moth Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera, Plutellidae)A. Dezianian, A. S. Sajap, W. H. Lau et al.Problem Statement: Diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera, Plutellidae) is the most destructive insect pest of cruciferous plants throughout the world which become resistant to wide range of chemical pesticides. PxGV is known as an effective factor on diamondback moth larval mortality. Approach: Some morphological characteristics, viral DNA isolation and Restriction Endonuclease (REN) analysis of P. xylostella granulovirus and its … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 5, Issue 1 · 31 Mar 2010 · 10,157 accessesView PDF Cite

Research ArticleOpen accessIn the abstractEvaluation of Metarhizium anisopliae var. anisopliae (Deuteromycotina: Hyphomycete) Isolates and their Effects on Subterranean Termite Coptotermes curvignathus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae)Pik-Kheng Hoe, Choon-Fah J. Bong, Kadir Jugah, Amartalingam RajanProblem statement: Coptotermes curvignathus (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae) is a common termite pest found in oil palm plantation planted on peat. Currently, the control methods focus on using insecticides that lead to high cost and adverse effect to the environment. Approach: Biological control like the use of entomopathogens provides an alternative control method for termite infestation problem. However, several factors need to … …American Journal of Agricultural and Biological Sciences, Vol. 4, Issue 4 · 31 Dec 2009 · 10,542 accessesView PDF Cite