Biologically synthesised copper oxide and zinc oxide nanoparticle formulation as an environmentally friendly wood protectant for the management of wood borer, Lyctus africanus

The management of Lyctus africanus, one the major dry wood pests in tropical region is difficult due to its secluded habits and long lifecycle therefore, control measures are limited usage insecticides. insecticides particularly metal salts effective, but some cases their leaching leads concerns about environmental pollution. Nanometal particles found be more effective than salts. Presently available nanoparticles synthesized using physical or chemical methods production results toxic by-products costly. current investigation deals with synthesis use nanoparticle for protection an environmentally friendly cost-effective way. plant extracts that reported have preservative properties were used nanoparticles. Copper oxide zinc leaf Lantana camara. efficacy camara extract copper formulation as a protectant was tested against africanus according standard BIS. effectively protected treated rubberwood blocks from attack, when compared can developed into stable, ecofriendly preservative.