A5008663532- Mosquito-borne diseases and control
- Malaria Research and Control
- Insect symbiosis and bacterial influences
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Plant and animal studies
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Insect Resistance and Genetics
- Urban Green Space and Health
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Land Use and Ecosystem Services
- Insect behavior and control techniques
- Plant Parasitism and Resistance
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Species Distribution and Climate Change
- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Ecology and Vegetation Dynamics Studies
- Wildlife Ecology and Conservation
- Conservation, Biodiversity, and Resource Management
- Agronomic Practices and Intercropping Systems
- Forest Insect Ecology and Management
- Urban Agriculture and Sustainability
- Plant responses to elevated CO2
- Parasite Biology and Host Interactions
- Fire effects on ecosystems
Imperial College London
2015-2024
University of Liverpool
2023
University of Cincinnati
2008-2020
Iowa State University
2020
University of Hertfordshire
2012
Rothamsted Research
2011
Marine Scotland
2010
National University of Ireland
2003
Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology
2001
Agricultural Development Advisory Service (United Kingdom)
1998
Abstract Many insect species are under threat from the anthropogenic drivers of global change. There have been numerous well‐documented examples population declines and extinctions in scientific literature, but recent weaker studies making extreme claims a crisis drawn widespread media coverage brought unprecedented public attention. This spotlight might be double‐edged sword if veracity alarmist decline statements do not stand up to close scrutiny. We identify seven key challenges drawing...
Abstract The application of machine learning models to predict material properties is determined by the availability high-quality data. We present an expert-curated dataset lithium ion conductors and associated conductivities measured a.c. impedance spectroscopy. This has 820 entries collected from 214 sources; contain a chemical composition, expert-assigned structural label, ionic conductivity at specific temperature (from 5 873 °C). There are 403 unique compositions with near room (15–35...
In the context of widespread mosquito resistance to currently available pesticides, novel, precise genetic vector control methods aimed at population suppression or trait replacement are a potentially powerful approach that could complement existing malaria elimination interventions. Such require knowledge composition, dynamics, behaviour and role in transmission. Here were characterized these parameters three representative villages, Bana, Pala Souroukoudingan, Sudano-Sahelian belt Burkina...
Vector control is a major component of the malaria strategy. The increasing spread insecticide resistance has encouraged development new tools such as genetic which use releases modified male mosquitoes. mosquitoes part strategy requires an improved understanding mosquito biology, including factors influencing their survival and dispersal, well ability to accurately estimate size target population. This study was designed determine seasonal variation in population via repeated...
Abstract There is mounting concern over the conservation status and long‐term trends in insect populations. Many populations have been reported to be falling many species are threatened with extinction. While this true, evidence does not support unqualified statements of ‘global decline’. Global environmental change affect all equally, there clear winners as well losers from anthropogenic impacts. In special issue Insect Conservation Diversity , we draw together articles that (i) identify...
Abstract Urban expansion across the globe profoundly impacts local biodiversity. The growing body of urban ecology research on animals has largely focused mammals and birds, whereas knowledge insect conservation in areas remains limited. To anchor this Special Issue (SI), we have taken a broad approach to editorial conducted structured literature search set scene. We provide here an overview existing reviews conservation, indicate where articles included SI contribute developing our...
Human–wildlife conflict (HWC) is a significant and growing problem, with mitigation measures being increasingly dependent on sociopolitical landscapes. We surveyed 766 people from two Australian states to assess their understanding of shark attack measures. Although beach users were relatively aware existing measures, the efficacy aerial patrol was overestimated, as risk attack. The latter, well innate fear attacks, likely explain high level worry related fits within affect heuristic that...
Thailand is a biodiversity hotspot and home to over 1000 bird species, 15,000 plant five of the World Wildlife Fund's Global 200 Ecoregions ecological significance. To preserve their unique ecosystems, Thai government has established maintained protected areas (PA) which in 2020, are estimated cover 19% Thailand's land area. The success these preserving date somewhat ambiguous. Using gap analyses, we evaluated extent adequacy coverage provided by PAs for preservation ecoregions, threatened...
Abstract Trees contribute greatly to urban environments and human well-being, yet relatively little is known about the extent which a rising incidence of tree insect pests pathogens may be affecting these contributions. To address this issue, we undertook systematic review synthesis diverse global empirical evidence on impacts pathogens, using bibliographic databases. Following screening appraisal over 3000 articles from wide range fields, 100 studies 28 countries, spanning 1979–2021, were...
Background: Undernutrition is a prevalent, serious, and growing concern, particularly in developing countries. Entomophagy-the human consumption of edible insects, historical culturally established practice many regions. Increasing nutritious insect meal possible combative strategy can promote sustainable food security. However, the nutritional literature frequently lacks consensus, with interspecific differences nutrient content insects generally being poorly resolved. Aims methods: Here we...
Male Anopheles mosquitoes that swarm rely in part on features of the environment including visual stimuli to locate swarms. Swarming is believed be primary behaviour during which mating occurs field, but not a common laboratory. Features stimulate male gambiae G3 strain swarming were created novel large indoor cages.The following tested all combinations determine important for formation. Large cages and fading ceiling lights at dusk alone did while dark foreground contrasting illuminated...
Abstract Plant quality can directly and indirectly affect the third trophic level. The predation by all instars of green lacewing, Chrysoperla carnea ( S .) N europtera: C hrysopidae) on cereal aphids, Rhopalosiphum padi L. ), itobion avenae F at varying nitrogen fertilizer levels was calculated under laboratory conditions. Wheat plants were grown four aphids fed these subsequently offered as food to C. . Aphid densities 10, 30, 90 first, second, instar larvae lacewing. Increased application...
This study identifies the spatial and temporal trends, as well drivers, of fire dynamics in Bolivian Amazon basin. Bolivia ranks top ten countries terms total annual burnt, with fires affecting an estimated 2.3 million hectares forest 2020. However, comparison to Brazilian Amazon, there has been little research into regime Bolivia. The sparse limited literature on subject indicate that activity is higher basin’s dry forests flooded savanna zones, agriculture drought are primary causes...
Novel transgenic mosquito control methods require progressively more realistic evaluation. The goal of this study was to determine the effect a transgene that causes male-bias sex ratio on Anopheles gambiae target populations in large insectary cages. Life history characteristics wild type and Ag(PMB)1 (aka gfp124L-2) mosquitoes, whose progeny are 95% male, were measured order parameterize predictive population models. males then introduced at two ratios into cages containing with stable age...