The objective of this study was to evaluate the mortality of Aphis craccivora Koch (Hemiptera: Aphididae) submitted to different extracts with different concentrations of leaves of the native forest species: Tetragastris altissima (Aubl.) Swart (Burseraceae), Metrodorea flavida K. Krause (Rutaceae) and Cheiloclinium cognatum (Miers) AC Sm (Celastraceae) under laboratory conditions. Adults of Aphis craccivora we...
Tamarindus indica L. is a tree species very appreciated for ornamentation, being considered a multifunctional tree, since it can be used pulp, seeds, flowers, leaves, wood, bark, whether for nutritional or medicinal use. In addition, this species presents in its chemical composition amino acids, fatty acids, minerals, being outstanding for presenting excellent nutritional qualities. Thus, the present work aimed...
Currently, few active principles are authorized by the forest certification for the control of insect pests, with which it is necessary to develop new products, mainly aiming at lower environmental impact. The plants are able to develop substances called secondary metabolites, widely studied as an alternative form of pest control. Thus, the objective of this study was to evaluate the insecticidal potential of t...