The persistent use of synthetic insecticides in stored grain pest management has raised several concerns, including the emergence of pest resistance, environmental contamination and human health hazards. Consequently, there is an increasing interest in the use of botanical extracts as sustainable and environmentally benign alternatives. This review consolidates research findings on various plant-based insecticides that exhibit toxic, repellent, antifeedant and growth-disrupting effects against key storage pests such as Tribolium castaneum, Sitophilus zeamais, Rhyzopertha dominica, Trogoderma granarium and others. Extracts and essential oils from plants like Azadirachta indica, Curcuma longa, Murraya koenigii and Lantana camara have demonstrated high efficacy in mortality, repellency and feeding inhibition. The accumulated evidence highlights the potential role of botanicals in integrated pest management (IPM) strategies, promoting safe and effective pest control in stored products.
The development of natural insecticides is essential to minimize the adverse effects of synthetic plant protection products on the environment, human health, and non-target organisms. Natural bioactive compounds are considered safe, biodegradable, and often more selective, making them promising alternatives for sustain...
Paulina Bączek, Jacek Łyczko, Kamila Twardowska· Journal of Plant Protection...· 0 citations
Botanical insecticides are increasingly being investigated as alternatives to synthetic pesticides for stored-grain protection. This review critically evaluates Aloe ferox Mill. as a candidate botanical insecticide with potential relevance to Sitophilus zeamais Motsch, the major stored-maize pest. The available evidenc...
Florence Bukky Aina, L. Buwa-Komoreng, L. U. Heshula et al.· Molecules· 0 citations
The escalating reliance on synthetic chemical pesticides has caused significant environmental degradation, raised human health concerns, and accelerated the development of pesticide resistance. In response to these pressing challenges, botanical pesticides, which utilize natural plant-derived compounds, offer a viable,...
Research Author· European Journal of Ayurvedi...· 0 citations
Brassica crops, including collard greens, are economically important vegetable crops cultivated worldwide. Among the major pests affecting these crops, the aphids Brevicoryne brassicae (Linnaeus) and Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Hemiptera: Aphididae) are particularly relevant due to the direct and indirect damage they caus...
Emerson Flávio dos Santos, B. Leite, L. Gontijo· AgriEngineering· 0 citations
Sustainable farming faces an ongoing challenge from thrips, which are widespread agricultural pests that cause severe crop damage and spread harmful plant viruses. The overuse of chemical pesticides has backfired, leading to pest resistance, leaving toxic residues in the soil, and harming beneficial organisms, highligh...
L. Gehlot, Mukul Gehlot, N. Parihar· Biological Forum· 0 citations
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