Um imenso potencial para a produção de compostos secundários e potencial inseticida
vem sendo estudado dentro da ampla diversidade que a flora brasileira apresenta. Dessa …

Several biological, chemical, cultural and mechanical methods have been studied for the
control of leaf-cutting ants due to their economic importance in forestry, agriculture and …

This study was conducted to evaluate the toxicity of paracress (Acmella oleracea) extracts to
the aphids Myzus persicae (Sulz.) and Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt.)(Hemiptera: Aphididae), and …

The purpose of this study was to evaluate the insecticidal potential of oils obtained from
plant species endemic to the southwestern Amazon region against the maize weevil …

Daily, 3 billion cups of tea consumed worldwide and this consumption is accompanied by
the discarding of huge waste amounts into the environment. Tea leaf contains a diverse …

Chemical control of leaf-cutting ants is widely used, but alternative control with toxic plant
extracts is promising. Substances with insecticidal potential extracted from plants have …

The aim of this study was to evaluate the toxicity of extracts of Aspidosperma spruceanum
Benth ex. Mull Arg.(leaf and bark), Casearia arborea (Rich.) Urb.(leaf and branch), Casearia …

The leaf‐cutting ants of the genus Atta are of extreme importance for agriculture and forestry.
Few active products can be employed to control these pests and, therefore, the discovery of …

Background: The active secondary metabolites of various Kalanchoe species are promising
for controlling insects and other agricultural pests. Objective: This study aimed to evaluate …

The control of Spodoptera frugiperda (JE SMITH)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) has been carried
out mainly with pyrethroids and organophosphates insecticides. The continuous and …