Insect pests inflict severe damage to stored food grains in many parts of the world. Though
effective and reliable, several discouraging aspects of synthetic pesticides such as high cost …

During the offseason, when fresh food is not available, humans have to consume stored
grain food. Unfortunately, these stored grains are later infested with many pests. Foods …

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is a significant crop that has historically been used worldwide
as a medicinal plant, spice, food colouring agent, and a significant ingredient in cosmetic …

There are many species of insects that feed, live, and reproduce in stored food around the
world, producing significant economic losses. One of the most damaging insects to stored …

Curcuma longa has well-known insecticidal and repellent effects on insect pests, but its
impact on Trichoplusia ni is unknown. In this study, the compound ar-turmerone, extracted …

Curcuma longa, a native species to South Asia, is commonly known as turmeric and
traditionally used as a spice and dye in culinary preparations and as a traditional herbal …

Turmeric (Curcuma longa L.) is an important spice, particularly is Asian cuisine, and is also
used in traditional herbal medicine. Curcuminoids are the main bioactive agents in turmeric …

Ginger and turmeric are two food ingredients that are in high demand due to their flavor and
positive effects on health. The biological properties of these spices are closely related to the …

Lucilia cuprina, known as the Australian blowfly, is of high medico-sanitary and veterinary
importance due to its ability to induce myiasis. Synthetic products are the most frequent form …

Insects of the genus Spodoptera Guenée (Noctuidae) are responsible for great economic
losses in important crop plants such as maize and rice, among others. Efforts have been …