BACKGROUND Insect pheromones are highly effective and environmentally friendly, and
are widely used in the monitoring and trapping of pests. However, many researchers have …

Abstract Development of novel pesticides from natural products is an effective way to
generate new insecticides.(S)-(-)-palasonin (PLN) is a natural compound from Butea …

Plutella xylostella has developed resistance to most commercially available insecticides,
resulting in an urgent need for novel insecticides. It was found in our previous study that (S) …

Abstract Plutella xylostella (L.)(Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) is a serious insect pest of
cruciferous crops and is considered a highly destructive pest. Management of this pest using …

Global agricultural production is significantly hampered by insect pests, and the demand for
natural pragmatic pesticides with environmental concern remains unfulfilled. Ageratina …

Abstract Spodoptera litura (Fabricius)(Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) is a highly destructive pest
that feeds on and causes significant yield losses in a wide range of host plants. In this study …

Integrated pest management (IPM) uses a range of control strategies to diminish pest
populations. Hence, the simultaneous utilisation of synthetic insecticides and biological …

Although botanical extracts have been widely studied globally, the efficacy of neem and
Mexican marigold against cabbage insect pests is scanty. Field experiments were …

Biologically active or bioactive compounds are natural products derived mainly from plant
sources that significantly impact living organisms such as humans, animals, or …

Cantharidin and cantharidin-related compounds (CRCs) are synthesized by Meloidae to
defend against predators. Also, Cantharidin and CRCs are known as biopesticides …