Posters

This study investigated the feasibility of using a novel approach to control both sewer-dwelling Aedes mosquitoes and their primary blood host, the brown rat (Rattus norvegicus), through a single intervention. The research focused on incorporating the blood-borne insecticide ivermectin i...

There are detailed requirements for the registration of anti-tick products in Europe, e.g. when tested on humans, the tick must leave the treated skin within ≤ 1 minute or move a distance < 3 cm within a 3-minute test period. However, there are large differences between the species and, in par...

The dominate way against tick-borne diseases is preventing tick bites by using repellents or acaricides, due to the difficulty in developing vaccines to the great diversity of pathogens carried by ticks. However, most of the currently available tick control agents are synthetic chemicals, which r...

We described the long-term case of bed bugs occurrence in dormitories in Prague, Czech Republic. Since the construction of the student complex in 1965, bed bugs were managed through chemical treatments. Broader range of active substances previously available and low resistance in bed bugs populat...

Dolichoderus thoracicus has become a significant ant pest in Taiwan, posing threats to agricultural production, native ecosystems, and public health. This species relies exclusively on trophic eggs for nutrient distribution, which poses unique challenges for bait-based management strateg...

Managing DRA can be difficult since they don’t respond well to all baits, leading to failed pest control efforts and unsatisfied customers. In this research, I studied the efficacy of several commercial baits containing borax, imidacloprid, thiamethoxam, clothianidin, and indoxacarb. The results ...

The order Blattodea includes over 4,600 species, with about 1% considered synanthropic, adapted to thrive in human environments and recognized as pests affecting human health. For centuries, the movement of cockroaches around the world has been constant, also impacting the Iberian Peninsula. Thus...

A German cockroach strain (Blattella germanica) was collected in the field after several unsuccessful treatments with a pyrethroid insecticide. Its susceptibility was assessed by a topical application bioassay to insecticides from six different classes: 1) pyrethroid (deltamethrin, esbio...

A cockroach bait containing 1% isocycloseram demonstrated a high level of effectiveness against a broad spectrum of economically relevant cockroach species (American, German, Brown-Banded, Oriental and Turkestan cockroaches) in a series of laboratory arena trials with different cockroach densitie...

Two characteristics suggest that PLINAZOLIN Technology® may be an effective termiticide: 1) delayed activity that allows exposed insects to transfer toxicant to nestmates via grooming and trophallaxis, and 2) immobility in the soil that allows for a long-lasting soil-applied termiticide. One fiel...

Our studies demonstrated that isocycloseram was active at low doses against the German cockroach, Blattella germanica (L.) [median lethal dose (LD₅₀) 5–15 ng per insect at 72 h, topical assays]; common bed bug (Cimex lectularius (L.) (approximately 40 mg m²...

A finding corroborated by novIGRain project's working group focused on the assessment of resistance against insecticide used in Europe for stored product pests control. Today, we can no longer rely on the efficacy of existing approved formulations; there is an urgent need for alternative solution...

The species Tityus serrulatus is widely distributed in the country, in both urban and rural areas. The trial aimed to evaluate the occurrence of the repellent effect, the level of control and behavior of scorpions exposed to arena partially treated with Demand® 10CS (Lambda-cyhalothrin 1...

This study aimed to evaluate the control performance of Demand® 10CS, a microencapsulated formulation with Lambda-cyhalothrin 10%, against field Tityus serrulatus up to five months after the application on three types of materials: glazed tiles, clay slate and cement. Every surface of 15...

I will introduce my research on filth fly visual ecology that investigates how flies perceive and respond to visual information in urban environments. I image urban and non-urban environments using multispectral, polarisation, and panoramic photography to record the visual information accessible ...

Opilo domesticus, a checkered beetle of the Cleridae family, is a very beneficial insect as natural enemy of pests of wood and some stored products. Both the adults and larvae are predatory. In wooden buildings they prey on old house borer (Hylotrupes bajulus) and larvae of the ...

In this study the efficacy of the biological control of Takahashia japonica with the two natural predators (Coleoptera, Coccinellidae) Exochomus quadripustulatus and Cryptolaemus montrouzieri was evaluated in comparison to the chemical control and against the untreated....

In this study, we attempted to evaluate the likelihood of insect invasion into the site by conducting light trap surveys and analyzing the data using a geographic information system (GIS). We conducted light trap surveys using LEDs at 10 sites in the Kanto region, Japan. We extracted land use inf...

Life BIOREPEM (Life19 ENV/IT/000358) is a 40-month project started in 2020, coordinated by the Municipality of Fiumicino with a total budget of 1,525,713 euros. Other project partners are: the Municipality of Francavilla al Mare, the ISPRA, A.ge.i. Scrl, Natur-Lab Ass. and Fondazione Ecosistemi. ...

Invasive species disrupt ecosystems and threaten biodiversity by outcompeting native species. In Oman, the introduced palm squirrel (Funambulus pennantii) has adapted to seasonally dry habitats, particularly orchards and villages, with a strong dietary preference for Phoenix dactylif...