Evaluating the efficacy of new botanical insecticides under controlled conditions

AbstractIrrational and blanket approach of pest management affected the environment and human health. This has increased interest in plant products that come from natural sources. Some of the plant products, like neem oil, pyrethrum, and different essential oils, have shown promise in getting rid of pests. In controlled settings, this study compares their performance in comparision popular to pesticides to see how well they work against pests that attack crops and stored goods. Testing new plant insecticides in controlled settings shows that they have a lot of promise as eco-friendly alternatives to industrial pesticides. Especially neem oil and pyrethrum are very good at getting rid of many types of pests that attack crops and stored goods. In many cases, they work just as well as synthetic pesticides. Also, because plant toxicants kill more than one type of insect, there is less chance that pests will become resistant. However, climate can affect how well they work. For example, they lose their effectiveness quickly in direct sunlight and high temperatures. This shows the need for more stable formulations and maybe more frequent use in the field. More and more people are interested in using natural insecticides made from plants because they are worried about how chemical insecticides affect the environment and people’s health. The research looks at neem oil, pyrethrum, and essential oils as plant toxicants and how well they work against common pests that attack crops and stored goods. The study showed that plant products can kill a lot of insects. For example, neem oil and pyrethrum killed over 85% of aphids and whiteflies within 48 h. Although plant toxicants work about as well as synthetic ones, how well they work depends on the type of pest and the weather in the area. Also, plant toxicants seem to have a lower chance of making pests resistant, which makes them a better choice for long-term pest control.