Among botanical extracts used as insecticides, essential oils (EOs) are promising
alternatives to chemical insecticides. EOs are synthesized by plants, and they play a key role …

There is an urgent need for the development of sustainable and eco-friendly pesticide
formulations since common synthetic pesticides result in many adverse effects on human …

Crop protection still mostly relies on synthetic pesticides for crop pest control. However, the
rationale for their continued use is shaded by the revealed adverse effects, such as relatively …

Aromatic plants have broad-spectrum applications in many life aspects and possess rich
volatile essential oil components. Pure essential oils have been divided into two groups as …

In recent years, the use of essential oils (EOs) derived from aromatic plants as low-risk
insecticides has increased considerably owing to their popularity with organic growers and …

Naturally produced by aromatic plants, essential oils (EO) contain a wide range of volatile
molecules, including mostly secondary metabolites, which possess several biological …

The use of chemical pesticides to preserve food commodities is a global issue of concern
due to their negative effect on the environment and public health. In recent years, the …

The control of storage insect pests is largely based on synthetic pesticides. However, due to
fast growing resistance in the targeted insects, negative impact on humans and non-target …

The long-term applications of synthetic insecticides have resulted in residues accumulating
in different environmental components. They have adverse effects on non-target organisms …

Botanical pesticides/insecticides have a proven track record and long use as simple
extractives for pest control reviewed, with an emphasis on natural products that have …