Overview of Insecticides: Modes of Action, Target Pests, and Types
Insecticides are chemicals used to kill insects, but their effectiveness and safety depend on various factors like target specificity, breakdown over time, and toxicity differences. Different classes of insecticides such as Organochlorines, Organophosphates, Carbamates, Pyrethroids, and Neonicotinoi
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Neonicotinoids in Field Crops: Update on Soybean Insect Control
Explore the use of neonicotinoids in soybean crops to control pests like aphids and beetles. Learn about their mode of action, concerns regarding environmental persistence, and effects on bee behavior. Discover the current status of neonicotinoid use in field crops and its implications.
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New Regulations on Neonicotinoids in California: An Overview
The presentation by the California Department of Pesticide Regulations highlights the new regulations on neonicotinoids, systemic pesticides affecting insects' central nervous systems. It provides insights into the history of neonicotinoid use in California, the development of alternative pesticides
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Canadian Seed Trade Association Overview and Regulations
The Canadian Seed Trade Association (CSTA) plays a vital role in seed innovation and trade, focusing on open trade, increased investment in innovation, and industry-wide voice. The association follows specific regulations in Ontario related to neonicotinoids and pesticides. These regulations are dri
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Multi-Marker Approach for Evaluating Environmental Impacts of Neonicotinoids on Aquatic Ecosystems
Neonicotinoids, a class of insecticides, are widely used in agriculture but pose environmental risks to aquatic organisms. This study by David Somogyvári explores the effects of neonicotinoids on aquatic ecosystems using a multi-marker approach, focusing on the toxicity levels and potential impacts
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