The demand for new insecticides is increasing due to the appearance of insect populations that are resistant to currently used products. New insecticides should be efficient in controlling pests and present low toxicity to non-target organisms. Ascia monuste (Lepidoptera: Pieridae) is a destructive pest of cole vegetables, and the fire ant Solenopsis saevissima (Hymenoptera: Formicidae) is an important predator...
Due to an increase in environmental and health issues and with the excessive use of synthetic pesticides, many studies are investigating plant essential oils (EOs) for pest control. These compounds are considered safe control agents since they have low toxicity to non-target organisms. Thus, this study aimed to select potential EOs from the Myrtaceae family and their constituents for the control of Ascia monust...