Abstract The genus Eucalyptus L'Heritier comprises about 900 species, of which more than
300 species contain volatile essential oil in their leaves. About 20 species, within these …

One of the most important global problems is protecting crops from insects. For the control of
insects, synthetic chemicals are continuously used, and their toxicity endangers health of …

Eucalyptus (family Myrtaceae), an Australian native, represented by around 700 species is a
genus of tall, evergreen and magnificent trees cultivated world over for its oil, gum, pulp …

In view of the environmental, food-safety and health related issues associated with the
application of chemical insecticides, growing emphasis is being laid on insect-pest control …

The two-spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae Koch, is a phytophagous pest that can
cause significant yield losses in many agricultural crops, including fruits, cotton, vegetables …

The management of parasites, insect pests and vectors requests development of novel,
effective and eco-friendly tools. The development of resistance towards many drugs and …

Publisher Summary Given the worldwide use of essential oils in various industries, oils from
many species are available in abundance. Their major constituents are either well …

Botanical repellents represent one of the main ways of reducing the use of synthetic
pesticides and the contamination of soil and hydric resources. However, the poor stability …

Bioassays of Rosmarinus officinalis L. essential oil and blends of its major constituents were
conducted using host‐specific strains of the two‐spotted spider mite, Tetranychus urticae …

Abstract The genus Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) is native from Australia and includes about 900
species. Eucalyptus plantations are nowadays extended worldwide, particularly in the …