2024
DOI: 10.14808/sci.plena.2024.031101
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Insecticidal and fungicidal activity of Cymbopogon citratus (Poaceae) essential oil on Atta sexdens colonies

Heloisa Safira Santos Pinheiro,
Vancleber Batista dos Santos,
Edson José Santana dos Santos
et al.

Abstract: Leafcutter ants are one of the most destructive and economically important herbivores in both forest and agricultural crops, due to their abundance and wide distribution. The most used method for controlling this pest is still through synthetic formicides, due to their high efficiency. However, essential oils represent an alternative, as they are biodegradable and selective and have a toxic effect on a wide range of organisms, including leafcutter ants. The combination of insecticidal activity of a product and… Show more

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