r Some steam distillates collected from leaves of ten Rutofeous plants by Simple Steam Distillation method have been investigated for antimicrobid and insecticidal activity. Muwaya paniculata, Toddalia asiatica. Lirnonia acidissima and Glycosmis p entaphylla have shown significant anti fungal activity against Cladosporium cladosponoides. High antibacterial activity was displayed by L. acidissima and M. paniculata against Staphylococcus aureus. Atalantia monoph,vUa and Acrorychia pedunculata caused significant mortality of the aphid.A@is cracchora