A5092651452- Insect and Pesticide Research
- Insect and Arachnid Ecology and Behavior
- Insect-Plant Interactions and Control
- Entomopathogenic Microorganisms in Pest Control
- Insect Utilization and Effects
- Plant Virus Research Studies
- Insect Pheromone Research and Control
- Phytoplasmas and Hemiptera pathogens
- Essential Oils and Antimicrobial Activity
- Insect Pest Control Strategies
- Yersinia bacterium, plague, ectoparasites research
- Animal and Plant Science Education
- Zoonotic diseases and public health
- Pharmacological Effects of Medicinal Plants
- Phytochemistry and Biological Activities
- Biological Control of Invasive Species
- Plant and animal studies
- Natural product bioactivities and synthesis
- Ethnobotanical and Medicinal Plants Studies
- Herbal Medicine Research Studies
University of Pisa
2024-2025
University of Florence
2023
Abstract Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are vectors of various pathogens public health concern and replacing conventional insecticides remains a challenge. In this regard, natural products represent valuable sources potential insecticidal compounds, thus increasingly attracting research interest. Commiphora myrrha (T.Nees) Engl. (Burseraceae) is medicinal plant whose oleo-gum resin used in food, cosmetics, fragrances, pharmaceuticals. Herein, the larvicidal its essential oil (EO) was...
Reptiles harbour a wide range of pathogen species, some which can pose risks to human health. Among them, snakes serve as valuable sentinels for monitoring pathogens, particularly in cultural contexts where animal-human interactions offer unique opportunity delve into bacterial dynamics throughout the years. This is case annual serpent ritual "festa dei serpari" Cocullo, central Italy renowned San Domenico festival. study conducted retrospective analysis comprehensive database pathogens...
Biopesticides are considered eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals. However, their impact on non-target organisms is still poorly understood. Social wasps, in particular, a largely neglected group when it comes risk assessment of plant protection products, despite the relevant ecological and economic services provided by these insects. In present study, we evaluated common biopesticide, entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana, paper wasp Polistes dominula. We adopted...
Lobesia botrana (Lepidoptera: Tortricidae) and Cryptoblabes gnidiella Pyralidae) represent a threat to wine production in Mediterranean countries. In recent years, the development of new formulations promoted spread pheromone-based mating disruption (MD) as an effective tool for management several insect pests different agricultural contexts. this study, we investigated efficacy experimental dispenser designed simultaneous MD these two pests. The biodegradable double-tube (Isonet® L...
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Natural products are thoroughly studied as valuable alternatives to synthetic insecticides.
The Nearctic leafhopper Scaphoideus titanus Ball (Hemiptera: Cicadellidae) is the main vector of grapevine flavescence dorée (FD) phytoplasmas in Europe. To limit impact pest control activities on human health and environment, EU legislation withdrawing a growing number active ingredients (a.i.), highlighting need to evaluate alternative S. management tools. In this context, we carried out three-year (2021-2023) study Italian vineyards characterized by high populations. We compared...
Biopesticides are considered eco-friendly alternatives to synthetic agrochemicals. However, their impact on non-target organisms is still poorly understood. Available literature has focused the effects of these products pollinators and natural enemies. Nonetheless, social wasps have been largely neglected, despite ecological economic services, including pest control in agroecosystems. Here, we evaluated a common biopesticide, entomopathogenic fungus Beauveria bassiana, paper wasp Polistes...