Alexandra Lopes Carvalho

Toxicity and repellency of the monoterpenoids carvone and eucalyptol on Sitophilus zeamais: contact and fumigation-based interactions

Corn is a globally important crop; however, pest infestations during storage represent a major challenge. The maize weevil, Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), is a primary pest of stored maize, commonly controlled through phosphine fumigation. Nevertheless, extensive reliance on this insecticide has led to...