Effectiveness and Activity of Essential Oils as Bio-insecticides against the Pulse Beetle, Callosobruchus chinensis (L.) in Different Pulses
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Department of Entomology, SHUATS, Prayagraj - 211 007, India.
Anoorag R. Tayde
Department of Entomology, SHUATS, Prayagraj - 211 007, India.
Ashwani Kumar
Department of Entomology, SHUATS, Prayagraj - 211 007, India.
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Abstract
Callosobruchus chinensis L. is considered as the most destructive pest that attacks stored grains. The use of synthetic chemicals has many adverse effects on human health and results in environmental contamination. Essential oils can effectively combat this pest as a natural alternative to synthetic pesticides. The most frequently utilized techniques for evaluating insecticidal activity were the tests for contact toxicity, inhalation/fumigant toxicity, and repellency. As its primary mechanism of action, Acetyl cholinesterase, GABA receptors, and octopaminergic receptors are all impacted by essential oils, which also inhibit acetyl cholinesterase and play a part in GABA receptor regulation. The present review offers an overview on already published research and reports with regard to the utility of Essentials oils to combat the pulse beetle.
Keywords: Antifeedents, botanicals, chemicals, essential oils, insecticides, pulse beetle, repellents