Endemic Yucatan Peninsula Plants with Pesticidal Potential: Herbarium-Based Literature Review.

Agricultural pests present a significant challenge to humanity, often managed through synthetic chemicals that, when misused, can cause irreversible harm to both the environment and human health. This study focuses on endemic plants from the Yucatán Peninsula in Mexico, particularly from the state of Campeche, to identify their historical uses and propose an updated list of species with pesticide potential in the region. We systematically reviewed specimens from the Center for Sustainable Development and Wildlife Management (CEDESU) herbarium and local databases.

Preliminary Bioactivity Assessment of Species (Stachybotryaceae) Crude Extracts against (Diptera: Culicidae): A First Approach from This Phytopathogenic Fungi.

Mosquitoes, as insect vectors, play a crucial role in transmitting viruses and parasites, leading to millions of human deaths in tropical and subtropical regions worldwide. This study aimed to evaluate the effects of ethanolic extracts of three species within the genus (, , and ) on mosquito larvae to assess the inhibitory effect on growth and development, as well as to determine mortality. We quantify the average lethal concentrations and provide a qualitative characterization of the chemical groups responsible for their potential.

Assessing the Larvicidal Properties of Endemic Campeche, Mexico Plant var. (Piperaceae) against (Diptera: Culicidae) Mosquitoes.

The research aims to investigate the mortality effect of essential oil from var. , an endemic plant from Campeche, Mexico, on early second-instar larvae; it also aims to identify the volatile compounds present in the fresh leaves of the plant. To test the effectiveness of the essential oil, we followed World Health Organization Standard Procedures.

Growth of the Black Soldier Fly (Diptera: Stratiomyidae) on Organic-Waste Residues and Its Application as Supplementary Diet for Nile Tilapia (Perciformes: Cichlidae).

The black soldier fly, (BSF, Diptera: Stratiomyidae) is an insect with high protein value and a potential feed agent for animals aimed for human consumption. The growth parameters of BSF larvae reared on four substrates-restaurant-waste, fruit-waste, fish-waste, and commercial tilapia food-for 41 days before processing for inclusion into (Perciformes: Cichlidae, Nile tilapia) commercial fry diets at 30% (70:30) were determined. On fly larvae, the food substrate based on restaurant waste yielded the greatest larval weight and length.

Effiiency of the Essential Oil of Porophyllum linaria (Asteraceae) a Mexican Endemic Plant Against Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae).

The insecticidal and repellent effect of essential oil isolated from fresh leaves of Porophyllum linaria on maize weevil was evaluated, as well as the effect on the grain germination after treated. In total, 28 constituents were identified by gas chromatography coupled with mass spectrometry accounting for 99.86% of whole essential oil.

Argemone mexicana (Papaverales: Papavaraceae) as an Alternative for Mosquito Control: First Report of Larvicidal Activity of Flower Extract.

Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae), an arboviral and filarial vector, is one of the most widespread mosquitoes in the world. The indiscriminate use of synthetic chemical insecticides has led to the development of resistance in mosquito populations worldwide. The effect of continuous exposure to crude extracts of Argemone mexicana, the Mexican poppy, on the development and growth stages of second-instar larvae of the mosquito was studied, along with qualitative chemical analysis of the different plant parts.