insects

D-Phenothrin ((-)-trans-Phenothrin) is a type II synthetic pyrethroid extensively employed in veterinary medicine for pest control on animals, crop protection, and the elimination of insects, mosquitoes, and human lice.

Isookanin shows strong diphenyl(2,4,6-trinitrophenyl)iminoazanium (DPPH) radical-scavenging activity with the IC50 value of 7.9 ± 0.53 μM. Isookanin is a potent inhibitor of α-amylase (IC50=0.447 mg/ml).

cis-3-Hexen-1-ol ((Z)-3-Hexen-1-ol) is an aroma compound described as green grassy or the smell of cut grass. It is found in many fresh fruits and vegetables and is widely used as a flavor additive in processed food and perfumes. cis-3-Hexen-1-ol also attracts various insects[1][2].

Dimethoate (L-395) is a systemic and contact insecticide for control of cattle grubs and certain other insect pests of farm animals.

Propoxur (Propoxure) is an insecticide used to control cockroaches, flies, mosquitoes, and lawn and turf insects. Acute (short-term) exposure of humans to propoxur by ingestion leads to cholinesterase inhibition of red blood cells, with mild cholinergic symptoms including blurred vision, nausea, vomiting, sweating, and tachycardia; however, the effects are transient. Chronic (long-term) inhalation exposure has resulted in depressed cholinesterase levels, headaches, vomiting, and nausea in humans. Chronic ingestion studies in animals have reported depressed cholinesterase levels, depressed body weight, effects to the liver and bladder, and a slight increase in neuropathy. No information is available on the reproductive, developmental, or carcinogenic effects of propoxur in humans. Mixed results are available from cancer studies of propoxur in animals. EPA has not classified propoxur for carcinogenicity.

Fipronil (Fluocyanobenpyrazole) is a broad-use insecticide that belongs to the phenylpyrazole chemical family. Fipronil is a broad-spectrum insecticide that disrupts the insect central nervous system by blocking GABA-gated chloride channels and glutamate-gated chloride (GluCl) channels, resulting in central nervous system toxicity. This causes hyperexcitation of contaminated insects' nerves and muscles. Specificity of fipronil on insects may come from a better efficacy on GABA receptor, but also because GluCl channels do not exist in mammals.

Chitin is a large, structural polysaccharide found in the cell walls of fungi, the exoskeletons of insects, and certain hard structures in fish and invertebrates.

Crustecdysone (Hydroxyecdysone) is a steroid hormone that regulates the processes of molting or ecdysis in insects.

D-(+)-Melezitose hydrate (melicitose) is a nonreducing trisaccharide sugar that is produced by many plant sap-eating insects, including aphids such as Cinara pilicornis by an enzyme reaction.

Fenobucarb is a broad-spectrum carbamate insecticide and AChE inhibitor primarily used to control various flukes damaging crops. It exhibits neurotoxicity to zebrafish foetal development and induces muscle spasms and paralysis in insects, fish, and mammals.

Thiacloprid is a neonicotinoid insecticide that acts as a selective agonist at insect nicotinic acetylcholine receptors (nAChRs) with IC50values of 2.7 and 860 nM forDrosophilanAChRs and M10 mouse fibroblast cells expressing α4β2 subunit-containing nAChRs, respectively.1It is active against aphids, whiteflies, various species of beetle, andLepidopteraspecies when used at concentrations ranging from 48 to 180 g AI/hectare.2It has anti-estrogenic activity in a yeast estrogen screen and is toxic to adult female houseflies and mice (LD50s = 0.03 and 28 mg/kg, respectively).1,3Formulations containing thiacloprid have been used in the control of insects in agriculture. 1.Tomizawa, M., and Casida, J.E.Selective toxicity of neonicotinoids attributable to specificity of insect and mammalian nicotinic receptorsAnnu. Rev. Entomol.48339-364(2003) 2.Elbert, A., Erdelen, C., Kuhnhold, J., et al.Thiacloprid, a novel neonicotinoid insecticide for foliar applicationProc. Brighton Crop. Prot. Conf. - Pests and Diseases121-26(2000) 3.Westlund, P., and Yargeau, V.Investigation of the presence and endocrine activities of pesticides found in wastewater effluent using yeast-based bioassaysSci. Total Environ.607-608744-751(2017)

Tetrahydropiperine (Cosmoperine) is a natural product derived from piperine, can be used to treat convulsion, epilepsy, relieve pain, and control insects.

Methyl jasmonate ((-)-Methyl jasmonate) is a hormone involved in plant signaling, inducing oxidative stress and accumulation of secondary metabolites in plant cells and organ cultures, and regulating the biosynthesis of other plant hormones. Methyl jasmonate induces plant defense responses against Andean lupin insects. Methyl jasmonate has anti-inflammatory activity.

Temephos (Temefos) is a cholinesterase inhibitor. Temephos is an organothiophosphate insecticide, used in the therapy of water infested with disease-carrying insects including midges, mosquitoes, and black fly larvae.

Neolinustatin a naturally occurring cyanoglycoside, is able to gradually produce HCN through enzymatic reactions as part of the plant's defense system against insects and pathogens.

Dehydrolycopene is a major steroidal sugar alkaloid (SGAs), which is mainly found in mature green fruits, leaves and flowers of tomatoes. Dehydrotomato is targeted at bacteria, fungi, insects and animals.

Lotilaner is a parasiticide. It is used as a potent non-competitive antagonist of insects GABACl receptors (IC50 of 23.84 nM for Drosophila melanogaster GABA receptor). It also has no effect on a dog GABAA receptor.

Methoprene (ZR-515) is a juvenile hormone (JH) mimic and a biological pesticide. Methoprene acts as an insect growth regulator interfering with the lifecycles of insects and preventing insects from reaching maturity or reproducing.

(9Z,12E)-Tetradecadien-1-yl acetate is the main component of the pheromone of insects Plodia Interpunctella and Ephestia Kuehniella, and cereal pests.

Spinosad Factor D is a naturally derived fermentation product. It is used as a pesticide against many different insects.

Chlorfenapyr (AC 303630) is a pyrrole insecticide and converts active substances (insecticidal activity) in insects by a multifunctional oxidase

Sulfoxaflor (GF 2032) is an agonist of nAChR1 and nAChR2 subtypes and a systemic insecticide that acts on the insect central nervous system. Sulfoxaflor was found to have some effects on peripheral blood lymphocytes and is used to control sap-feeding insects such as brown planthopper, whitefly, peach aphid, and cotton aphid.

Afidopyropen (ME-5343) effectively targets sucking insects including whiteflies, aphids, and leafhoppers by impacting the Nanchung (Nan) and Inactive (Iav) encoding genes, which influence the TRPV channel. This compound is highly degradable, making it suitable for use on various crops.

AL284 is an effective inhibitor of the Anopheles gambiae acetylcholinesterase 1 (AgAChE1), showing potential for research into mosquito-borne diseases. This compound targets the enzyme that is crucial for the mosquito's neurological processes, providing a foundation for studying diseases transmitted by these insects.