Insects
Preliminary Evaluation of the Toxic Effects of Essential Oils as Natural Pesticides Against Maize Weevil (Sitophilus zeamais) and Its Fungal Pathogens.
Ompelege Jacqueline Phokwe, Kabelo Magoro, Mametsi Rahab Maseme, Madira Coutlyne Manganyi
Published: 202610.3390/insects17010068
Abstract
To control maize weevils (Sitophilus zeamais), a major pest of stored grains, this study explores the use of essential oils from Eucalyptus globulus and Lantana camara as natural biopesticides. Given the risks of synthetic pesticides, these oils offe…
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