Glucosinolates are a group of thioglucosides that belong to the class of plant nitrogen-
containing natural products. So far, very little biological activity has been associated with …

The essential oil of basil (Ocimum basilicum) has significant biological activity against insect
pests and can be extracted through various techniques. This work aimed to optimize and …

The phasing out of methyl bromide as a fumigant, the phosphine resistance problems in
stored product insect-pests, and the ever-growing concerns with human health and …

Essential oils and their derivatives have been suggested as promising alternatives for the
control of insect pests. However, the potential sublethal effects of these substances on …

Given the insecticidal potential of eugenol as a fumigant, this work aimed to determine the
diffusion coefficient of eugenol emanating from a pure standard solution (99%), as well as …

This study was done to evaluate the fumigant toxicity of synthetic mustard essential oil
(SMEO)(90% allyl isothiocyanate) on the developmental stages of the maize weevil …

BACKGROUND The application of allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) has been proposed as an
alternative to control stored‐grain insects. However, AITC is a compound with a low diffusion …

The fumigant toxicity of allicin against the adults, larvae and pupae of Tribolium castaneum
(Herbst)(Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae), Oryzaephilus surinamensis (L.)(Coleoptera …

This study aimed at evaluating the toxicity of allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) to adults of
Callosobruchus maculatus (Fabricius)(Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae) and its effects upon …

Essential oils and their major compounds have been studied to protect stored grains,
especially for the control of insects. In this context, this research aimed to investigate the …