Assessing neighbourhood-scale BTI spray applications and laboratory-based mortality testing on larval development.

Mosquitoes, particularly , pose significant public health risks by transmitting diseases like dengue, zika and chikungunya. var. (BTI) is a crucial larvicide targeting mosquitoes while sparing other organisms and the environment.

Anti-Inflammatory and Antimicrobial Effects of spp. Essential Oils: A Potential Valuable Use for an Industry Byproduct.

In Brazil, the use of is focused on the production of wood or pulp for the paper industry but without any general recovery of waste, with leaves and branches being left on the ground. One possibility is to use these residues as raw materials in the production of industrially relevant and value-added compounds such as essential oil. The aim of the present study was to investigate the chemical composition, yield, anti-inflammatory/antinociceptive activities, and acute toxicity in mice, as well as the antimicrobial effects of essential oils from the leaves of 7 varieties of and hybrids against , and .

Predation risk effects on larval development and adult life of mosquito.

Biological control is one of the methods available for control of populations. We used experimental microcosms to evaluate the effects of actual predation and predation risk by dragonfly larvae (Odonata) on larval development, adult longevity, and adult size of . We used six treatments: control, removal, variable density cues (Cues VD), fixed density cues (Cues FD), variable density predator (Predator VD), and fixed density predator (Predator FD) ( = 5 each).

Insecticidal and repellent activity of native and exotic lemongrass on Maize weevil.

Corn crop, due to its easy adaptation to the most diverse agroecosystems, spreads throughout the different regions of the world, making it one of the most important agricultural crops. In this crop, pest insects stand out for causing losses both in the field and in warehouses. The application of essential oils can be an important technique to be investigated in the management of insects due to its known insecticidal activity and low risk to the environment.

Antioxidant activity, antibacterial and inhibitory effect of intestinal disaccharidases of extracts obtained from Eugenia uniflora L. Seeds.

The use of medicinal plants for disease prevention, treatment and cure is an ancient practice used by humanity, and many plants species are used in bioprospecting research. In this context, its stands out Eugenia uniflora L., populary known as pitangueira and belongs to the Myrtaceae family, with a wide geographic distribution and native of Brazil.