The poultry red mite, Dermanyssus gallinae, poses a significant threat to poultry production
and hen health in many parts of the world. With D. gallinae increasingly suspected of being …

Ticks act as vectors of a wide range of infectious agents, far encompassing any other group
of bloodsucking arthropods worldwide. The prevention of tick-borne diseases is strictly …

The (seco) iridoids and their derivatives, the monoterpenoid indole alkaloids (MIAs), form
two large families of plant-derived bioactive compounds with a wide spectrum of high-value …

Synergistic interactions between constituents of essential oils have been reported for
several areas of research. In the present study, mechanisms that could explain the …

Ethnopharmacological relevance Nepeta is a multiregional genus of the
“Lamiaceae”(Labiatae or Mint) family. Species of Nepeta are a valuable part of traditional …

Background Travellers are confronted with a variety of vector-borne threats. Is one type of
repellent effective against all biting vectors? The aim of this review is to examine the …

Covering: up to 2022 Plants produce a wide range of structurally and biosynthetically
diverse natural products to interact with their environment. These specialised metabolites …

Catnip or catmint (Nepeta spp.) is a flowering plant in the mint family (Lamiaceae) famed for
its ability to attract cats. This phenomenon is caused by the compound nepetalactone, a …

Plant-based repellents have been applied for generations in traditional practice as a
personal protection approach against different species of Anopheles. Knowledge of …

The evolution of chemical complexity has been a major driver of plant diversification, with
novel compounds serving as key innovations. The species-rich mint family (Lamiaceae) …