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Toxicity of nanomaterials on insects and development of new pesticides.

Description

Analysis of the possibility of using nanoparticles to combat insect pests, either the nanoparticle itself or as vehicles for transporting and distributing insecticides. Aspects of both their toxicology and their effects on insect development and reproduction are studied.

Keywords

nanoparticles, insecticides, insecticide resistance, pest insects, insecticide resistance