Pesticide Chemistry, Toxicology and Insect Pest Resistance
A special issue of Insects (ISSN 2075-4450). This special issue belongs to the section "Insect Pest and Vector Management".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 30 January 2026 | Viewed by 4
Special Issue Editors
Interests: entomology; insecticide ecotoxicology; stored product insect ecophysiology
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue aims to address evolving challenges in pest management by highlighting advancements in pesticide formulation, mode of action, toxicological profiles, and resistance mechanisms. Understanding novel pesticide chemistry is crucial to compliment increased regulatory scrutiny and public demand for sustainable agriculture that features interactions with target and non-target organisms. This Issue invites contributions that explore molecular and biochemical aspects of pesticide action, including novel synthetic and natural compounds; novel and sustainable formulations, including bio- and nanoformulations; synergistic agents; and detoxification pathways. Emphasis is placed on elucidating the genetic and environmental factors driving resistance in insect populations, as well as on strategies to mitigate resistance development through integrated pest management (IPM). By bridging chemistry, toxicology, and resistance management, this Issue seeks to foster innovations that enhance the efficacy, safety, and sustainability of insect management strategies in both agricultural and public health contexts. We welcome submissions of both original research articles and reviews.
Dr. Raul Narciso C. Guedes
Guest Editor
Dr. Sandeep Sharma
Guest Editor Assistant
Manuscript Submission Information
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Submitted manuscripts should not have been published previously, nor be under consideration for publication elsewhere (except conference proceedings papers). All manuscripts are thoroughly refereed through a single-blind peer-review process. A guide for authors and other relevant information for submission of manuscripts is available on the Instructions for Authors page. Insects is an international peer-reviewed open access monthly journal published by MDPI.
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Keywords
- integrated pest management
- pesticide resistance
- insecticide toxicology
- mode of action
- sustainable formulations
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