The use of plants compounds for the control of insects has increased worldwide. This occurs because the vegetal insecticides contains biodegradable compounds, nontoxic products and potentially suitable for use in pest ...

The use of plants compounds for the control of insects has increased worldwide. This occurs because the vegetal insecticides contains biodegradable compounds, nontoxic products and potentially suitable for use in pest ...

Spathodea campanulata is an ornamental plant species native to Africa introduced to Brazil whose flowers produce large amounts of nectar that is toxic to insects. The aim of this work was to assess the insecticidal potential ...

The growing demand for food has intensified the search for compounds of plant origin to protect field crops from predators and pathogens, as these compounds have less environmental impact and are considered healthier than ...

Corn (Zea mays L.) has a high productivity potential, however this crop is attacked by a complex of pests which can compromise this productivity. In this context, corn leafhopper (Dalbulus maidis DeLong & Wolcott) is a ...

Hybanthus parviflorus is a perennial shrub, widely distributed in the tropical and subtropical regions of America, and is known as 'violetilla' in Argentina. Previous phytochemical studies of this species led us to the ...

The genus Mentha, an important member of the Lamiaceae family, is represented by many species commonly known as mint. The insecticidal activity of Mentha oil and its main components has been tested and established against ...