Essential oils for a sustainable control of honeybee varroosis

R Bava, F Castagna, E Palma, M Marrelli, F Conforti… - Veterinary …, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The western honeybee (Apis mellifera L.) is one of the most valuable
insect species. However, several biological stressors pose a threat to this pollinating insect …

[HTML][HTML] Evaluation of the essential oils used in the production of biopesticides: assessing their toxicity toward both arthropod target species and beneficial pollinators

IN Gostin, IE Popescu - Agriculture, 2023 - mdpi.com
Biopesticides, alongside the expansive growth of conventional agriculture, emerged as a
hopeful avenue for mitigating the environmental impact of synthetic chemicals. Essential oils …

Ovicidal toxicity of plant essential oils and their major constituents against two mosquito vectors and their non-target aquatic predators

T Moungthipmalai, C Puwanard, J Aungtikun… - Scientific Reports, 2023 - nature.com
Plant essential oil (EO) is a natural alternative to synthetic chemical insecticides for mosquito
control. EOs from Citrus aurantium L., Cymbopogon citratus (Stapf.), and Cinnamomum …

Phytochemical Profile of Foeniculum vulgare Subsp. piperitum Essential Oils and Evaluation of Acaricidal Efficacy against Varroa destructor in Apis mellifera by In …

R Bava, F Castagna, E Palma, V Musolino… - Veterinary …, 2022 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Essential oils (EOs) are promising tools for controlling Varroa destructor
mites. The extreme volatility that characterizes these compounds makes it possible to …

Acaricidal toxicity of four essential oils, their predominant constituents, their mixtures against Varroa mite, and their selectivity to Honey bees (Apis cerana and A …

T Begna, D Ulziibayar, D Bisrat, C Jung - Insects, 2023 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary Honey bees (Apis mellifera) that play vital roles in pollination and
ecosystem maintenance, face severe threats from the ectoparasite, Varroa destructor …

Biotoxicity of essential oils and their nano-emulsions against the coleopteran stored product insect pests Sitophilus oryzae L. and Tribolium castaneum herbst

KA Draz, RM Tabikha, MI Eldosouky… - … Journal of Pest …, 2024 - Taylor & Francis
The insecticidal activity of anise, thyme, and coriander essential oils in bulk and prepared
nano-emulsions formulations were evaluated against the adults of stored grain pests …

Essential oils and their components as promising approach for gastropod mollusc control: a review

MA Radwan, AF Gad - Journal of Plant Diseases and Protection, 2021 - Springer
Despite the great benefits of using synthetic molluscicides as mollusc control agents, they
can destroy the entire ecosystems, causing detrimental effects on human health and non …

Adulticidal synergy of two plant essential oils and their major constituents against the housefly Musca domestica and bioassay on non-target species

M Soonwera, T Moungthipmalai, C Puwanard… - Heliyon, 2024 - cell.com
Single and mixture formulations of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus (DC.) Stapf.) and star
anise (Illicium verum (J. Presl.)) essential oils (EOs) and their major constituents were …

Combinations of lemongrass and star anise essential oils and their main constituent: Synergistic housefly repellency and safety against non-target organisms

M Soonwera, J Sinthusiri, H Passara… - Insects, 2024 - mdpi.com
Simple Summary The housefly (Musca domestica) is a global vector of several pathogens
and a nuisance to humans and animals. Repellents reduce the risk of housefly vector …

[HTML][HTML] Applications of Plant Essential Oils in Pest Control and Their Encapsulation for Controlled Release: A Review

R Ayllón-Gutiérrez, L Díaz-Rubio, M Montaño-Soto… - Agriculture, 2024 - mdpi.com
Essential oils (EOs) are volatile products derived from the secondary metabolism of plants
with antioxidant, antimicrobial, and pesticidal properties. They have traditionally been used …