Abstract Thymol (2-isopropyl-5-methylphenol) is the main monoterpene phenol occurring in
essential oils isolated from plants belonging to the Lamiaceae family (Thymus, Ocimum …

ABSTRACT Camphene (C10H16) also-called2, 2-dimethyl-3-methylidenebicyclo [2.2. 1]
heptane is a volatile compound belonging to the terpenoid family, in particular to the group …

Mosquito-borne diseases represent a deadly threat for millions of people worldwide. Eco-
friendly mosquitocides are a priority. In Ayurvedic medicine, Plectranthus species have been …

Spearmint belongs to the genus Mentha in the family Labiatae (Lamiaceae), which is
cultivated worldwide for its remarkable aroma and commercial value. The aromatic …

Each year the flavor and fragrance industry produces more than hundred thousand tons of
essential oils. An important portion of this production might be directed to the fabrication of …

New strategies have to be introduced for the management of agricultural and public health
insects to overcome the problems associated with long-term use of synthetic insecticides …

Laboratory experiments were conducted to study the bioefficacy against Ae. albopictus of
three Citrus essential oils, derived from peels of Citrus sinensis, Citrus limon, and Citrus …

Baccharis reticularia DC. is a plant species from the Asteraceae family that is endemic to
Brazil. Despite the great importance of Baccharis genus, no study has been carried out …

Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are major vectors of important pathogens and parasites.
Malaria, dengue fever, yellow fever, filariasis, schistosomiasis and Japanese encephalitis …

The gypsy moth (Lymantria dispar L.(Lepidoptera: Erebidae)) is a serious pest of hardwood
forests. In the search for an environmentally safe means of its control, we assessed the …