Typical Monoterpenes as Insecticides and Repellents against Stored Grain Pests

Typical Monoterpenes as Insecticides and Repellents against Stored Grain Pests

Five monoterpenes naturally occurring in essential oils were tested for their insecticidal and repellent activities against the bruchid beetle Callosobruchus maculatus and the maize weevil Sitophilus zeamais. The monoterpenes were highly efficient as inducers of mortality or repellency against both...

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Main Authors: Suelen L. Reis, Anieli G. Mantello, Jeferson M. Macedo, Erica A. Gelfuso, Cássio P. da Silva, Ana L. Fachin, Alexandre M. Cardoso, Rene O. Beleboni
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2016-02-01
Series:Molecules
Subjects:
essential oils
Callosobruchus maculatus
fumigant
pest management
Sitophilus zeamais
Online Access:http://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/21/3/258

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