This study reports the biological activity of essential oils from fertility tree and horseradish
tree leaves, and the mechanisms by which these oils promote insecticidal activity using …

Rosmarinus officinalis (Lamiaceae family), also known as “alecrim,” is a perennial herb,
typical of the Mediterranean region and widely distributed in Brazilian territory. Despite …

The obliquebanded leafroller, Choristoneura rosaceana, and the rosy apple aphid,
Dysaphis plantaginea are serious pests in apple orchards throughout North America, while …

The development of natural insecticides would help to decrease the negative impact of
synthetic insecticides. Fumigant toxicity of essential oil of Tagetes filifolia Lag (Asterales …

Phytoncides, which are volatile substances emitted from plants for protection against plant
pathogens and insects, are known to have insecticidal, antimicrobial, and antifungal …

The guava fruit, Psidium guajava var. pomifera (Myrtaceae family), is a native plant from
South America. Its leaves and fruits are widely used in popular medicine in tropical and …

Chemical compositions of plant essential oils can be affected by many environmental and
biological factors. Understanding the role of individual constituents and their interactions to …

Rising concerns about the negative effects of chemical compounds in pest control have
made it increasingly necessary to find new environmentally friendly compounds to combat …

In recent years, studies on the potential use of essential oils (EOs) as pesticides have
enormously increased owing to their remarkable biological activities and health benefits …

Synthetic pesticides have been considered the most effective and accessible means to
control insect pests. However, there is a global concern about synthetic insecticides …