Environment–host–parasite interactions in mass-reared insects

Herren, Pascal ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8358-9636; Hesketh, Helen ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1794-7658; Meyling, Nicolai V.; Dunn, Alison M.. 2023 Environment–host–parasite interactions in mass-reared insects. Trends in Parasitology, 39 (7). 588-602. 10.1016/j.pt.2023.04.007

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Official URL: http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.pt.2023.04.007

Abstract/Summary

The mass production of insects is rapidly expanding globally, supporting multiple industrial needs. However, parasite infections in insect mass-production systems can lower productivity and can lead to devastating losses. High rearing densities and artificial environmental conditions in mass-rearing facilities affect the insect hosts as well as their parasites. Environmental conditions such as temperature, gases, light, vibration, and ionizing radiation can affect productivity in insect mass-production facilities by altering insect development and susceptibility to parasites. This review explores the recent literature on environment–host–parasite interactions with a specific focus on mass-reared insect species. Understanding these complex interactions offers opportunities to optimise environmental conditions for the prevention of infectious diseases in mass-reared insects.

Item Type:	Publication - Article
Digital Object Identifier (DOI):	10.1016/j.pt.2023.04.007
UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:	Biodiversity (Science Area 2017-)
ISSN:	1471-4922
Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:	Open Access paper - full text available via Official URL link.
Additional Keywords:	immunity, pathogens, environmental stress, insect mass production
NORA Subject Terms:	Ecology and Environment Zoology
Date made live:	08 Nov 2023 15:50 +0 (UTC)
URI:	https://nora.nerc.ac.uk/id/eprint/535684

Item Type:

Publication - Article

Digital Object Identifier (DOI):

10.1016/j.pt.2023.04.007

UKCEH and CEH Sections/Science Areas:

Biodiversity (Science Area 2017-)

ISSN:

1471-4922

Additional Information. Not used in RCUK Gateway to Research.:

Open Access paper - full text available via Official URL link.

Additional Keywords:

immunity, pathogens, environmental stress, insect mass production