Risk assessment of synthetic insecticides and botanicals to Western honey bee, Apis mellifera (Hymenoptera: Apidae).
Posted inAgriculture Biodiversity Emerging Science

Deadly Mix: Common Insecticide Combinations Pose Severe Threats to Honey Bees, New Study Warns

A new study published in the International Journal of Tropical Insect Science reveals that commonly used insecticide mixtures, particularly thiamethoxam + chlorantraniliprole, are extremely toxic to Apis mellifera in Pakistan. The research calls for urgent measures to protect bee colonies during pesticide applications.
Evaluation of sustainable biorational pesticides for managing Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on tomato in Nepal.
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Sustainable Biorational Pesticides for Managing Tomato Fruit Borer (Helicoverpa armigera) in Nepal

A new study from Tribhuvan University, Nepal evaluates sustainable biorational pesticides for controlling Helicoverpa armigera in tomato crops. The research highlights eco-friendly alternatives like Spinosad, Neem, and Chlorantraniliprole that significantly reduce pest populations while enhancing yield and profitability.