Humans have employed numerous herbs to cure a variety of diseases because they are aware their healing and energizing powers. For instance, physicians published large number booklets on the therapeutic virtues plants in ancient Egypt, India, China, Central Asia, many other nations. One these is medicinal nail plant, which harmed by several pests up until it ripens used folk medicine treat wide ...

Sustainable agriculture is the most desired solution to ensure food security for growing world population and face climate change. Furthermore, sustainable seeks alternatives harmful pesticides chemical fertilizers. This review presents an overview of recent scientific research potential applications volatile organic compounds (VOCs) as pest biocontrol disease management during pre- postharvest...

Deltamethrin and imidacloprid are commonly used insecticides for controlling sub-sucking insects in greenhouses. However, their application may cause sublethal effects on the aphid coccinellid predator Coccinella septempunctata (Coleoptera: Coccinellidae). Here, we study (i) toxicity effect of two doses (LD10 LD30) deltamethrin C. a laboratory microcosm (ii) residual greenhouse. The results sho...

Abstract The use of agrochemicals in agriculture may impact aquatic ecosystems, particularly influencing the stream insect communities. Among insects, family Chironomidae is most abundant and species-diverse group found freshwater ecosystems. However, southern hemisphere, studies with are still sparse, compared to Europe North America. present study evaluates responses species (Insecta: Diptera...

L’entomophagie est une pratique habituelle dans de nombreuses régions du monde, mais pas en Europe ni Amérique Nord. Bien que perçus comme répugnants, nuisibles ou dangereux notre culture, les insectes investissent depuis quelques années tables certains Occidentaux, quête sensations mus par la volonté diminuer leur consommation viande. Il n’en reste moins des questions se posent sur leurs propr...

Brazil has the greatest insect diversity in the world; however, little is known about its scale insect species (Hemiptera: Coccomorpha). Mealybugs (Pseudococcidae) have been found in at least 50% of persimmon orchards Diospyros kaki L. in the southern part of the country. In this study three new mealybug species on persimmon trees located in the Serra Gaúcha Region, RS, Brazil, namely, Anisococ...

Sustainable and organic plant production uses natural products self-regulation processes occurring in the ecosystem. The awareness is growing demands of consumers are higher higher. One solution to use various methods, as an alternative pesticides. It also very important care for stored crops after harvesting especially using non-chemical methods. physical method protection consists treating ha...