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 …

Callosobruchus maculatus (Fab.) is considered as the most harmful pulse beetle attacking
stored grains. Since synthetic pesticides have numerous disadvantages to human health …

Abstract The genus Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) is native from Australia and includes about 900
species. Eucalyptus plantations are nowadays extended worldwide, particularly in the …

Synthetic chemicals are used to protect crops and agricultural products, thereby producing
high yields. However, intensive use of these synthetic chemicals significantly affects the …

Plant essential oil-based insecticides, with special reference to those that may be obtained
from largely available biomasses, represent a valuable tool for Integrated Pest Management …

Red flour beetle (Tribolium castaneum) is one of the most destructive pests of stored cereals
worldwide. The essential oil (EO) of Artemisia vulgaris (mugwort) is known to be a strong …

Essential oil (EO)-based botanical insecticides are considered a promising option for
Integrated Pest Management (IPM). However, the sublethal effects of EO-based insecticides …

Simple Summary Compounds of botanical origin, including essential oils (EOs), which
coevolved as plant defense mechanism against herbivores and pathogens have been …

Heracleum species, also known as hogweed, are traditionally used as food additives,
spices, and flavoring agents. Moreover, these plants are widely used in folklore medicine for …

Five monoterpenes naturally occurring in essential oils were tested for their insecticidal and
repellent activities against the bruchid beetle Callosobruchus maculatus and the maize …