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Chemical composition and fumigant acaricidal activity of Salvia officinalis essential oil against Rhipicephalus microplus (Acari: Ixodidae)

Findings suggest that S. officinalis essential oil could be a promising botanical fumigant for controlling R. microplus, with potential applications in integrated tick management strategies.

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Open access Sep 2026

Comparative larvicidal efficacy and phytochemical profiling of selected Solanaceous hexane extracts against Culex pipiens and Aedes aegypti

Mosquito-borne diseases pose a major global health burden, and the effectiveness of conventional insecticides is increasingly limited by resistance and environmental concerns. This study provides a comparative assessment of the larvicidal activity and phytochemical composition of n-hexane extracts from four Solanaceous...

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Open access Sep 2026

Phytochemical Study and Insecticidal Analysis of Hyptis suaveolens L. (Bush Mint) Against Mosquitoes

Mosquito-borne diseases remain a significant public health concern globally, particularly in tropical regions like Nigeria, where malaria poses a persistent threat. The development of resistance to synthetic insecticides and the environmental concerns associated with chemical repellents have increased interest in explo...

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Open access Sep 2026

Repellency and chemical composition of essential oils from four medicinal plants against Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae) under laboratory conditions

Botanical repellents provide a traditional means of personal protection, yet optimizing their formulations is increasingly required to address shifting mosquito feeding behaviors and mitigate disease transmission. The current study aimed to evaluate the repellent efficacy of essential oils and their binary combinations...

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Conference Open access Sep 2026

Bioactive Cinnamon as an Eco-Friendly Botanical Insecticide: Toxicity Against the Brown Planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens)

The brown planthopper (Nilaparvata lugens) is a destructive rice pest, while the extensive use of synthetic insecticides has raised concerns regarding environmental pollution and insect resistance. This study evaluated the potential of cinnamon (Cinnamomum sp.) essential oil as a botanical insecticide through chemical...

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In vitro evaluation of the antifungal activity of plant essential oils against entomopathogenic fungi

A preliminary assessment of the compatibility between the tested essential oils and B. bassiana is provided and support further laboratory investigation before their potential combined use is evaluated under semi-field or field conditions.

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