The control of arthropod pests of agricultural importance is increasingly difficult due to the
quick development of resistance in the targeted pest populations coupled to their massive …

Tetranychus urticae is one of the most important pests of many species of economically
important crops, cultivated both under cover and in open ground. Feeding T. urticae reduces …

Tomato has an economic relevance worldwide but its production is threatened by several
biotic factors, including the invasive South American tomato pinworm Tuta absoluta. The …

The essential oils (OEs) of the leaves, stems, and spikes of P. marginatum were obtained by
hydrodistillation, steam distillation, and simultaneous extraction. The chemical constituents …

The present research aimed to study the chemical composition and acaricidal activity of
Citrus limonum and Piper nigrum essential oils against the cattle tick Rhipicephalus …

The toxicities of essential oils (EOs) from 18 species of Brazilian Piperaceae were assessed
on eggs of the velvetbean caterpillar, Anticarsia gemmatalis. Oils were extracted using …

The use of chemical insecticides has had several side-effects, such as environmental
contamination, foodborne residues, and human health threats. The utilization of plant …

The essential oil from the leaves of Lippia gracilis was investigated for fumigant and residual
activity against Tetranychus urticae (Acari: Tetranychidae) and Neoseiulus californicus …

Tetranychus urticae is a major agricultural pest with worldwide distribution that has caused
considerable damage to vegetable crops in north‐eastern Brazil. The aim of the present …

The aim of this study was to test the effectiveness of essential oils form Piper aduncum,
Melaleuca leucadendra and Schinus terebinthifolius and their blends by fumigation and …