This study evaluated the bioactive effects of Melaleuca alternifolia essential oil on behavior and mortality Ascia monuste orseis caterpillars. The experiment was conducted at laboratory under controlled conditions using a completely randomized design with six treatments, represented by A. caterpillars fed collard leaves treated 0 (control), 5, 10, 20, 30, or 40 mg mL−1 oil. Each treatment cons...