The control of storage insect pests is largely based on synthetic pesticides. However, due to
fast growing resistance in the targeted insects, negative impact on humans and non-target …

To date, several synthetic preservatives have been used for management of food losses
caused by insect and fungal pathogens, however, development of resistant races and …

The efficiency of chemically characterized Mentha piperita L. essential oil (EO), a plant
based insecticide was tested for acetylcholinesterase activity (AChE) and antioxidant …

Sitophilus zeamais attacks stored corn kernels and is traditionally controlled using synthetic
pesticides. However, the frequent use of these toxic compounds leads to environmental and …

The current study aimed to determine the potential effects of three essential oil constituents,
α-pinene, trans-anethole, and thymol, on antioxidant system and acetylcholine esterase …

This study evaluated the chemical components of spearmint essential oil, and determined
individually the efficacy of spearmint EO and its major constituents, and their mutual binary …

In this study, Piper nigrum essential oil (PNO) has been encapsulated in chitosan
nanoparticle (CS NPs) via ionic gelation method with sodium tripolyphosphate (TPP). The …

Insecticidal, repellent and fumigant activities of Rosemary [Rosmarinus officinalis
(Lamiaceae)], Daphne [Laurus nobilis (Lauraceae)], Echinacea (Echinacea purpurea …

Essential oils are complex secondary metabolites, rich in volatiles, possessing a wide range
of biological activities. In recent years, its application as bio-pesticide is receiving renewed …

Essential oils are promising substitute for chemical pesticides with the inherent resistance by
pests, environmental and health effects on humans. In this study, the chemical composition …