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Comparative trial assesses insecticidal effects of nanosilica and microsilica on larvae, indicating nanosilica as a potential pest management tool.
= 30.91 hours) treatment. The morphological alterations in larvae included desiccation, cuticle damage, and nanosilica entrapped in the spiracle trichome, which potentially led to an obstruction. The results showed the strong insecticidal potential of nanosilica as an alternative for managing cabbage pests.
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