Special Issues
Insects publishes Special Issues to create collections of papers on specific topics, with the aim of building a community of authors and readers to discuss the latest research and develop new ideas and research directions. Special Issues are led by Guest Editors, who are experts on the topic and all Special Issue submissions follow MDPI's standard editorial process.
The journal’s Editor-in-Chief and/or designated Editorial Board Member will oversee Guest Editor appointments and Special Issue proposals, checking their content for relevance and ensuring the suitability of the material for the journal. The papers published in a Special Issue will be collected and displayed on a dedicated page of the journal’s website. Further information on MDPI's Special Issue polices and Guest Editor responsibilities can be found here. For any inquiries related to a Special Issue, please contact the Editorial Office.
Vector-Borne Plant Pathogens: Evolutionary, Ecological, and Molecular Insights into Tritrophic Associations
Deadline: 30 October 2026
Bumblebee Biology and Ecology
Deadline: 31 October 2026
Insect Microbiome and Immunity—2nd Edition
Deadline: 31 October 2026
Recent Studies on Resource Insects
Deadline: 31 October 2026
Improving IPM of Specialty Crop Pests and Global Food Security—2nd Edition
Deadline: 31 October 2026
Insect Vector Physiology and Competence: Interactions and Adaptations
Deadline: 31 October 2026
Insect–Bacteria Interactions: Symbiosis, Pathogenesis and Applications in Pest Control
Deadline: 31 October 2026
Revival of a Prominent Taxonomy of Insects—2nd Edition
Deadline: 31 October 2026
Insects as Functional Food Ingredients
Deadline: 1 November 2026
Arthropod Diapausing in Rapidly Changing Environments
Deadline: 15 November 2026
How the Biology and Behavior of German Cockroaches and Bed Bugs Might Influence Their Response to Novel Control Methods
Deadline: 21 November 2026
Biology, Ecology and Management of Sap-Sucking Pests
Deadline: 30 November 2026
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