Fabrication of nanogels to improve the toxicity and persistence of cycloxaprid against Diaphorina citri, the vector of citrus huanglongbing

Diaphorina citri is the most serious pest of citrus worldwide because it is the natural insect vector of huanglongbing. Cycloxaprid (Cyc) was highly toxic to D. citri. However, the poor solubility and stability had limited its development.