Characterization of the insecticide detoxification carboxylesterase Boest1 from Bradysia odoriphaga Yang et Zhang (Diptera: Sciaridae).

These results suggest that BoEST1 plays a role in the breakdown of insecticides and may be involved in the development of resistance in the Chinese chive pest B. odoriphaga; our findings also provide data for better pest management and perspectives for new pesticides development.