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 …

To date, only a handful of pesticides have been authorized by the European Council for the
protection of stored grains. Resistance issues and ecotoxicity concerns necessitate the …

Botanical essential oils are natural insecticides derived from plants, offering eco-friendly
alternatives to synthetic chemicals for pest control. In this study, the essential oils were …

In the present study Acacia nilotica seed derived essential oils were tested against
Spodoptera litura, Tenebrio molitor, Oxycarenus hyalinipennis, and Aphis fabae, as well as …

Since time immemorial, the oleo-gum-resins of Ferula assa-foetida and F. gummosa are
used in the traditional medical systems as well as in foodstuffs, perfumery and cosmetics. In …

The weevils Sitophilus oryzae L. and Sitophilus zeamais Motsch. are stored-product pests
that are mainly controlled with synthetic insecticides. Insecticides made from essential oils …

This work was aimed to investigate the chemical composition of pennyroyal (Mentha
pulegium L.) aerial parts and castor (Ricinus communis L.) stems essential oils from Tunisia …

Use of insecticides can have disruptive effects on the environment. Replacing the chemical
compounds in these insecticides with plant materials, however, can be a safe method with …

Ferula gummosa with the Persian name of Barijeh is reputed due to its traditional history.
The aim of this review was to investigate traditional and novel applications of this valuable …

The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, one of the major pests of various
agricultural plants, causes many problems on agricultural, horticultural and ornamental …