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In the first chapter of the book, the immunotoxicological risk
arising from xenogenous substances is emphasised. Immunotoxicology
investigates unwanted adverse effects of xenobiotics on the immune
system of man and animals. With regards to insecticides and pest
control, several studies showed that the insect endocrine system,
especially anti-stress neuropeptides, could be used as a potential
target for pest control. The second chapter examines the
enhancement of insecticide efficacy specifically by adipokinetic
hormones. In the third chapter, the authors propose, based on their
research, that the combined use of different methods such as the
use of biological control agents of insect vectors of aflatoxigenic
fungi, plus the use of food grade antioxidants in sublethal doses,
could help reduce aflatoxins in stored maize. Maize is a crop of
major economic importance in the world because it is used as human
and/or livestock feed. This chapter reviews the integrated
management of insect vectors of aflatoxigenic fungi in stored
maize. The fourth and last chapter of this book summarises the
relationship between soil nematode communities as bioindicators of
soil health and quality and application of insecticides used for
the control of Western corn rootworm (WCR) in the maize field.
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