Chemical Toxicology, Stored-Product Pest Control, and Vector Biology
This community investigates the toxicological mechanisms of chemical exposures, the efficacy of fumigants and biopesticides for managing stored-product insects, and the behavioral biology of disease-carrying mosquitoes.
The work centers on acute poisoning and toxicity profiles of aluminum phosphide, sulfur mustard, and methyl bromide, with a strong focus on case reports and treatment protocols. A substantial portion of the research evaluates the control of stored-product pests such as Tribolium castaneum and Drosophila suzukii using phosphine, essential oils, and botanical fumigants. Concurrently, the community tracks the vector biology of Aedes aegypti and Aedes albopictus, analyzing their attraction to hosts and the impact of light pollution. Recurring themes include oxidative stress, lung injury, and the comparative efficacy of synthetic versus natural insecticides in agricultural and postharvest settings.
The largest share of the community's output is found in bromine research, accounting for 1.8% of all tracked bromine papers, with 1,998 papers in this group. Phosphorus research follows with 1,036 papers, representing 0.3% of that element's total research, while sulfur accounts for 692 papers, or 0.2% of its research base.
The community comprises 9,365 papers, published primarily in the Journal of Economic Entomology, Journal of Stored Products Research, and Pest Management Science.
Recent work includes studies on the synergistic use of phosphine and botanical fumigants for postharvest protection, the olfactory preferences of Aedes aegypti for fruit odors, and sustainable soil disinfestation approaches in crop production.