Use of double-stranded RNA targeting β2 divergent nicotinic acetylcholine receptor subunit to control pea aphid Acyrthosiphon pisum at larval and adult stages.

Using RNAi that targets β2 divergent nAChR subunit is effective alone or combined with imidacloprid to control A. pisum at larval and adult stages. Since no obvious mortality of Apis mellifera have been reported, this RNAi-based pest management strategy should be considered to control insect pest. This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved.