Chemical profiling of Artemisia herba-alba, Cuminum cyminum, Cinnamomum camphora, and Salvia rosmarinus essential oils and assessment of their insecticidal potential to control the wild cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell)

Chemical profiling and bioactivities of essential oils from Thymus capitatus and Origanum compactum against Tribolium castaneum

“…The essential oils extracted from Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (MAP) contain a rich mixture of biomolecules that have been documented for their potential use as insecticides with low risks to both humans and the environment [ 8 ]. Several essential oils belonging to different plant families, including Mentha pulegium , Ocimum basilicum L., Origanum vulgare L., Cuminum cyminum demonstrated promising insecticidal activities and eco-friendly candidates for the control of several insect pests [ 9 , 10 ]. Furthermore, studies have shown that these oils are effective against a wide range of stored product across different life stages, from eggs to adults, and using various exposure routes and bioassays, including fumigation, contact, direct application, repellency, and antifeedant [ 11 , 12 ].…”