The development of effective control strategies targeting non-native ambrosia beetles (Coleoptera: Curculionidae: Scolytinae and Platypodinae) represents an emerging challenge. This is due both to their rapid spread into climatically suitable newly invaded regions rich in susceptible host plants...

Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) is one of the most harmful insects in stored products. The objective of the current study was to search for active constituents of Perilla frutescens (L.) Britt. essential oils from three localities against T. castaneum, as well as to investigate the optimal formula of...

Pulse beetle is the most harmful pest attacking stored grains and affecting quality and marketability. Continuous use of chemical-based pesticides against pulse beetle led to the development of insecticidal resistance; essential oils (EOs) can be an effective natural alternative against this pest....

Pulses are important source of nutrition. Safe and effective storage of pulses till consumption is a challenging task. Spoilage of pulses by invertebrate pests occurs at both pre and post-harvest conditions. Plant based food protectants is an emerging area of grain protection. This study assessed...

The essential oils (EOs) from bioactive species can provide an alternative tool for the management of stored grain insects that is less environmentally damaging than synthetic chemicals. The aim of this study was to assess the repellent action and toxicity of EOs obtained from phellandrene-rich ...

Pest insects known as darkling beetles (Alphitobius diaperinus) are common in poultry farms. These pests can develop into a variety of disease vectors, causing damage to chicken coops, decreased chick performance, and financial losses to farmers. In Indonesia, synthetic insecticides are still used...

Three EOs from the Lamiaceae family were tested for toxicity and repellence (basil, Ocimum basilium L; thyme, Thymus vulgaris L and sage, Salvia officinalis L) were evaluated against to adults of the red flour beetles, Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) in this research. The results showed that basil oil ...

In order to search for bio-rational and eco-friendly pest control agents to protect crops from insect infestation, while avoiding the toxic hazards of chemical pesticides, essential oils (EOs) were hydrodistilled from Juniperus procera and Thymus vulgaris and analyzed using gas chromatography-flame ...

The main objective of the present study is to investigate the fumigant toxicity of EOs extracted from Satureja alpina (L.) Scheele (Lamiaceae), Rosmarinus officinalis (L.) (Lamiaceae) and Ammodaucus leucotrichus (Coss. & Durieu) (Apiaceae) and to predict specific EO mixtures that provide optimal...

The aim of this report was to investigate the possible lethal effect of Thymus and Teucrium essential oils against insects. Antimicrobial activity was evaluated by the disc diffusion assay. Relative repellency, fumigation and plant lethality on certain pest species were tested. A higher...