Repellency, Fumigant Toxicity, Antifeedent and Residual Activities of Coridothymus capitatus and Its Main Component Carvacrol against Red Flour Beetle [PDF]
MoleculesTribolium castaneum is a challenging pest of stored products, causing significant economic losses. The present study explored the efficacy of Coridothymus capitatus essential oil and its primary constituent, carvacrol, as eco-friendly alternatives for ...
Hassan M. Eltalawy +8 more
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Fumigant toxicity and repellency of citronella grass essential oil (Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle) to German cockroaches (Blattella germanica L.) [PDF]
European Journal of Biological Research, 2021 Citronella grass (Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle) is a tropical plant that can develop as an insect pest fumigant and repellent, especially for the control of the populations of German cockroaches (Blattella germanica L.). The research aims to investigate
Robby Jannatan, Resti Rahayu
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Zanthoxylum bungeanum Essential Oil Nanoemulsion: Preparation, Characterization, and Insecticidal Activity Against Tribolium castaneum [PDF]
Chemistry &Biodiversity, Volume 23, Issue 9, September 2026.Zanthoxylum bungeanum essential oil is formulated as a stable nanoemulsion with nanoscale droplets, strong colloidal stability, and shear‐thinning behavior. The formulation retains insecticidal and repellent activity after storage and stress treatments, shows time‐dependent fumigant efficacy against Tribolium castaneum adults and larvae, and exhibits ...
Xu‐Dong Wang +5 more
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Fumigant Toxicity of Essential Oils of the Lamiaceae Family Against <i>Spodoptera frugiperda</i> Larvae. [PDF]
InsectsSpodoptera frugiperda is a major pest affecting maize production worldwide, and its control relies heavily on synthetic insecticides, which generate environmental risks and resistance. Essential oils (EOs) represent a promising alternative due to their biodegradability and the biological activity of their terpenoid constituents.
Ayala-Guerrero LM +7 more
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From chemotype to control: insecticidal efficacy of piperitone and 2-cyclohexen-1-one analogues against dual-stage stored-product pests [PDF]
Scientific ReportsEucalyptus dives leaf oil, representing the piperitone chemotype, was characterized by GC/MS and evaluated for insecticidal efficacy against larval and adult stages of Tribolium castaneum and Plodia interpunctella. GC/MS analysis revealed that piperitone
Na-Hyun Lee +3 more
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Fumigant Compounds from the Essential Oil of Chinese Blumea balsamifera Leaves against the Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) [PDF]
Journal of Chemistry, 2013 Essential oil of Chinese medicinal herb, Blumea balsamifera leaves, was found to possess fumigant toxicity against the maize weevils, Sitophilus zeamais. The main components of the essential oil of B. balsamifera were 1,8-cineole (20.98%), borneol (11.99%
Sha Sha Chu, Shu Shan Du, Zhi Long Liu
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Fumigant activity of Elsholtzia stauntonii extract against Lasioderma serricorne [PDF]
South African Journal of Science, 2012 The repeated use of phosphine over decades for the control of the cigarette beetle (Lasioderma serricorne), a significant stored-product insect worldwide, has led to serious negative effects, including strong insecticide resistance, disruption of ...
Jian-Hua Lü +2 more
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Use of controlled atmospheres to enhance essential oil fumigant toxicity against Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis [PDF]
, 2003 The fumigant toxicity of selected essential oils was assessed against the Western Flower Thrips, Frankliniella occidentalis. Adult females and larvae were exposed to combinations of essential oil doses and increased carbon dioxide and decreased oxygen ...
Peppelenbos, H.W. +4 more
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Molecules, 2022 Although the use of synthetic chemicals is the principal method for insect pest management, their widespread application has led to numerous side effects, including environmental pollution and threats to human and animal health. Plant essential oils have
Asgar Ebadollahi +3 more
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Molecules, 2023 Tribolium castaneum is a damaging pest of stored grains, causing significant losses and secreting lethal quinones, which render the grains unfit for human consumption.
Shawky M. Aboelhadid +6 more
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