Non-target effects of essential oil-based biopesticides for crop protection: Impact on natural enemies, pollinators, and soil invertebrates

G Giunti, G Benelli, V Palmeri, F Laudani, M Ricupero… - Biological Control, 2022 - Elsevier
The control of arthropod pests of agricultural importance is increasingly difficult due to the
quick development of resistance in the targeted pest populations coupled to their massive …

[HTML][HTML] The stingless bees (Hymenoptera: Apidae: Meliponini): a review of the current threats to their survival

E Toledo-Hernández, G Peña-Chora… - Apidologie, 2022 - Springer
Pollination by insects is an essential service for the conservation of plant biodiversity, since it
increases the rate of fertilization of flowers and therefore increases the quality and quantity …

[HTML][HTML] Eucalyptus essential oils in pest control: a review of chemical composition and applications against insects and mites

C Danna, P Malaspina, L Cornara, A Smeriglio… - 2024 - Elsevier
Abstract The genus Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) is native from Australia and includes about 900
species. Eucalyptus plantations are nowadays extended worldwide, particularly in the …

Microemulsions for delivery of Apiaceae essential oils—Towards highly effective and eco-friendly mosquito larvicides?

R Pavela, G Benelli, L Pavoni, G Bonacucina… - Industrial Crops and …, 2019 - Elsevier
The development of effective and eco-friendly pesticides to manage mosquito vector larvae
is a timely and crucial challenge nowadays. Insecticide resistance is on the rise, therefore …

Essential oil‐loaded bio‐nanomaterials for sustainable agricultural applications

M Menossi, RP Ollier, CA Casalongué… - Journal of chemical …, 2021 - Wiley Online Library
The excessive and indiscriminate use of synthetic agrochemicals and toxic fumigants has
become essential in the maximization of agricultural production worldwide. Despite their …

Biological activities of essential oils and lipopeptides applied to control plant pests and diseases: a review

K Basaid, B Chebli, EH Mayad, JN Furze… - … Journal of Pest …, 2021 - Taylor & Francis
Plants are often subject to attack by fungi, nematodes and insects, which generate immense
yield losses. Hence, the quest for crop protection solutions is ongoing, concurrent with …

Origanum syriacum subsp. syriacum: From an ingredient of Lebanese 'manoushe'to a source of effective and eco-friendly botanical insecticides

G Benelli, R Pavela, R Petrelli, L Cappellacci… - Industrial Crops and …, 2019 - Elsevier
Origanum syriacum subsp. syriacum, also known as 'Za'tar'is an aromatic shrub native to
Lebanon and cultivated in other Middle East countries. The plant leaves enjoy a high …

Lethal and sublethal effects of essential oil-loaded zein nanocapsules on a zoonotic disease vector mosquito, and their non-target impact

S Sánchez-Gómez, R Pagán, R Pavela… - Industrial Crops and …, 2022 - Elsevier
Recently the agrochemical industry is developing eco-friendly approaches based on the
fabrication of biopesticides using substances, including biomass-borne products, with …

Insecticidal efficacy of the essential oil of jambú (Acmella oleracea (L.) RK Jansen) cultivated in central Italy against filariasis mosquito vectors, houseflies and moth …

G Benelli, R Pavela, E Drenaggi, F Maggi - Journal of Ethnopharmacology, 2019 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Acmella oleracea (L.) RK Jansen (Compositae), well-
known as jambú, is a medicinal herb of pungent taste, native to Brazil but cultivated in …

Chemical diversity of essential oils of Myrtaceae species and their insecticidal activity against Rhyzopertha dominica

CA Filomeno, LCA Barbosa, RR Teixeira, AL Pinheiro… - Crop Protection, 2020 - Elsevier
Abstract Rhyzopertha dominica (F.)(Coleoptera: Bostrychidae) is one of the main stored
grain pests in the world. The present study describes the investigation of the insecticidal …