Botanical insecticide as simple extractives for pest control

One of the most important global problems is protecting crops from insects. For the control of insects, synthetic chemicals are continuously used, and their toxicity endangers health of farm operators, animals and food consumers. The negative effects on human health led to a resurgence of interest i...

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Published inCogent biology Vol. 3; no. 1; p. 1404274
Main Authors Hikal, Wafaa M., Baeshen, Rowida S., Said-Al Ahl, Hussein A.H.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Abingdon Cogent 01.01.2017
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Subjects
active constituents
Agricultural economics
Alkaloids
Antifeedants
Attractants
Chemosterilants
crop protection
Deterrents
Essential oils
Esters
Fatty acids
Flavonoids
Glycosides
insect
Insecticides
Insects
Natural enemies
natural products
Pest control
Repellents
Toxicants
Toxicity
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Summary:One of the most important global problems is protecting crops from insects. For the control of insects, synthetic chemicals are continuously used, and their toxicity endangers health of farm operators, animals and food consumers. The negative effects on human health led to a resurgence of interest in botanical insecticides due to their minimal costs and ecological side effects. In this, we review the use of plant compounds (essential oils, flavonoids, alkaloids, glycosides, esters and fatty acids) having anti-insect effects and their importance as an alternative to the chemical compounds used in the elimination of insects in different ways, namely repellents, feeding deterrents/antifeedants, toxicants, growth retardants, chemosterilants, and attractants. Botanical insecticides affect only target insects, not destroy beneficial natural enemies and provide residue-free food and safe environment. We, therefore, recommend using botanical insecticides as an integrated insect management program which can greatly reduce the use of synthetic insecticides.
ISSN:2331-2025
2331-2025
DOI:10.1080/23312025.2017.1404274