The adverse effects of the lepidopteran pest, Spodoptera litura (Fab.) on crops, result in
significant economic losses due to decreased crop productivity and the cost of pest control …

Background Spodoptera litura larvae are polyphagous insects that have become a
significant pest in recent years. The spread of this pest has led to the continuous usage of …

Abstract Maize weevil (Sitophilus zeamais)(Coleoptera: Curculionidae) is an economic
stored grain pest that causes significant damage to various stored products, including maize …

Abstract Background Spodoptera litura (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae), the tobacco cutworm, is an
prominent agricultural pest. To reduce the use of chemical pesticides that cause health …

The development of new, more selective, environmental-friendly insecticide alternatives is in
high demand for the control of Spodoptera frugiperda (S. frugiperda). The major objective of …

The diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (L.), is a major pest that has developed
resistance to many groups of synthetic insecticides. Natural plant products present reliable …

Postharvest infestations pose a significant threat to food grains, causing substantial losses,
ie, around 50–60%. Conventional synthetic pesticides used for their control have raised …

Key depredating agents affecting grains are insects which lead to considerable losses
across post-harvest food supply chain. As their control strategies, plant-derived essential oils …

Due to public health and environmental issues, alternatives of synthetic pesticides have
been researched for a long time. We also evaluated the toxicity and repellency of the sweet …

Background Papaya leaves produce several metabolites that may be toxic to an insect pest.
In East Java, it is easy to find two cultivars in the yard, plantation, and moors, such as …