Insecticidal efficiency of selected essential oils against stored pests Sitophilus orzyae and Callosobruchus maculatus by using GC-MS analysis.

ABSTRACT: Insect pests impose considerable damage on stored grains and food products globally, leading to a decrease in their weight, quality, and market value. Historically, various herbs and spices, including turmeric, garlic, and cloves, have been utilized to control storage pests. The biological effects of essential oils were determined by various bioassays to measure their contact and fumigant toxicities, as well as their repellent properties. This study expected to determine the efficacy of essential oils from selected plants, such as Nigella sativa (black cumin), Syzygium aromaticum (clove oil), and Zingiber officinale (ginger), in repelling and killing two major insect pests of stored grains: the cowpea weevil (Callosobruchus maculatus) and the rice weevil (Sitophilus oryzae). The essential

SUBMITTER: Revathy VS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12749260 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature