2024, Vol. 7, Special Issue 3

author(s)
Monika Singh and Amit Kumar

abstract
When certain biochemical pathways or processes necessary for insect growth and development are regulated or inhibited, insecticides with growth-regulating characteristics (IGR) may have unfavorable effects on insects. Certain insects exposed to these substances may die as a result of aberrant hormone-mediated cell or organ development regulation. Some insects may perish as a result of either an aberrant termination of the embryonic stage itself or a prolonged exposure to other mortality causes (such as vulnerability to natural enemies, climatic circumstances, etc.) during the developing period. Insect growth regulators can be derived from plants or from a combination of synthetic and natural substances. Nowadays, research is being done on the chemical makeup of naturally occurring insect hormones, with the goal of creating analogs or mimics that will work against insects. The parallels, nevertheless, in some of biochemistry among vertebrates and invertebrates may result in the limited development of IGRs. Contamination of the environment also makes it difficult for businesses to produce substances that offer more ecologically or environmentally sound insect pest control. We considered using insect growth regulators instead of commercial insecticides as part of our ongoing search for novel, physiologically active compounds made from natural sources.