The control of storage insect pests is largely based on synthetic pesticides. However, due to
fast growing resistance in the targeted insects, negative impact on humans and non-target …

With increased popular awareness of food safety and environmental protection, plant
essential oil has attracted interest due to the absence of residue, its high efficiency …

Pulse beetles, Callosobruchus chinensis and Callosobruchus maculatus, are essential
pests of cowpea, gram, soybean and pulses. Application of synthetic insecticides against the …

Biopesticides, alongside the expansive growth of conventional agriculture, emerged as a
hopeful avenue for mitigating the environmental impact of synthetic chemicals. Essential oils …

Background The use of synthetic insecticides is one of the most common strategies for
controlling disease vectors such as mosquitos. However, their overuse can result in serious …

The adzuki bean weevil, Callosobruchus chinensis (L.), is a highly destructive pest of stored
legumes. This study aims to evaluate the bioefficacy of eight plant powders applied as …

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

Synthetic pesticides used to control Solenopsis invicta Buren (Hymenoptera: Formicidae)
can negatively affect human and environmental health due to non-target toxicity and long …

The plant-based biopesticides have been proposed as insect pest control tools that seem to
be safer for the environment and human health when compared to synthetic conventional …

Plant essential oils are promising tools for the management of insect infestations in stored
beans. However, how these biorational products exert their insecticidal actions remains …