Antifeedant

Nanopesticide

Biopesticide

Describe the environmental and health implications of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) such as DDT.

Describe the source, active ingredient and uses of neem oil as a safe pesticide.

How are rotenoids different from the neonicotinoids in their source, mode of action and toxicity?

Discuss the differences between the mechanism of action of organophosphates and carbamates.

Why it is important to evaluate LD50 and LC50 while assessing the toxicity of pesticides?

Explain the physiology of nerve cells in insects.

Describe the bioluminescence in insects and discuss its significance.

Explain the processes of oogenesis and spermatogenesis in insects.

Explain the physiology of gaseous exchange in terrestrial and aquatic insects.

Explain mechanism of circulation in insects.

Compare the process of osmoregulation in terrestrial insects.

Give an account of the organs present in the foregut regions of insect digestive system.

Name the hormones controlling moulting and metamorphosis in insects. Describe the hormonal control of moulting and metamorphosis in detail.

List the different steps involved in forensic investigations conducted with the help of insects. Explain each step briefly.

Explain the harvesting and spinning of cocoon to form silk fibre.

Describe the role of Wolbachiain controlling mosquito vectors by causing cytoplasmic compatibility.

How does the use of biotechnological methods in pest control contribute to Integrated Pest Management (IPM)?