Novel defensin‐like antimicrobial peptides as promising targets for the control of Bactrocera dorsalis

Key Points

• Findings reveal novel antimicrobial peptides that can target Bactrocera dorsalis effectively in pest control.
• The study identifies specific peptides that may lead to new antibiotics for managing this pest species.
• Assessment of dipteran antimicrobial peptides highlights their potential in biological pest control strategies.
• This insight offers a basis for further exploration of antibiotics aimed at controlling agricultural pest populations.