Toxicity of Nanoparticles against Drosophila melanogaster (Diptera: Drosophilidae)

In recent years, nanotechnology has become one of the most promising new approaches for pest control. In our screening program, laboratory trials were conducted to determine the effectiveness of five sources of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and sulfur nanoparticles (S NPs) on larval, pupal, and adul...

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Published in:Journal of nanomaterials 2015-01, Vol.2015 (2015), p.1-9
Main Authors: Awwad, Akl M., Ghabeish, Ihab H., Salem, Nida’ M., Araj, Salah-Eddin A.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Adults
Aqueous solutions
Diptera
Drosophila
Drosophila melanogaster
Drosophilidae
Insects
Methods
Nanomaterials
Nanoparticles
Pesticides
Pests
Silver
Studies
Sulfur
Toxicity
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Summary:In recent years, nanotechnology has become one of the most promising new approaches for pest control. In our screening program, laboratory trials were conducted to determine the effectiveness of five sources of silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) and sulfur nanoparticles (S NPs) on larval, pupal, and adults of the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster. Nanoparticles of silver and sulfur were synthesized through reducing, stabilizing, and capping plant leaf extracts method and different concentrations (10, 50, 100, 200 ppm) were tested on D. melanogaster. Results showed that silver nanoparticles (Ag NPs) were highly effective on larvae, pupae, and adults’ mortality and egg deterrence. On the contrary, none of the tested nanoparticles has a significant effect on pupae longevity. The results also showed that silver nanoparticles can be used as a valuable tool in pest management programs of D. melanogaster.
ISSN:1687-4110
1687-4129
DOI:10.1155/2015/758132