The efficacy of the larvicidal and pupicidal agent (Agnique) MMF was evaluated against larvae of An. arabiensis and Culex (Diptera: Culicidae) under field conditions in Bahary Locality, Khartoum, Sudan. At an applied dosage of 0.25 ml/m2, MMF resulted in 89.4, 79.8 and 88.2% reductions in L3-L4 instars An. arabiensis and 63.5% in Culex larvae (all stages) 24 to 72 hours post-treatment. Pupae we...

Essential oils (EOs) have recently attracted more interest due to their insecticidal activities, low harmfulness, and rapid degradation in the environment. Therefore, Lavandula steochas (L. steochas) essential oil was assessed for its chemical constituents, vitro cytotoxicity, scolicidal, acaricidal, activities. Using spectrometry gas chromatography, components of L. EOs were detected. Addition...

Earias vittella is a serious polyphagous agricultural pest that can directly or indirectly damage crops and stored products worldwide. Using synthetic chemicals in control has resulted physiological resistance adverse environmental effects. However, this alternative to plant-based systems ecologically friendly biodegradable. Moreover, Euphorbia cyathophora medicinal plant used for many therapeu...

Abstract Background Outbreak of the fall armyworm Spodoptera frugiperda (J.E. Smith, 1797) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) occurred in Mizoram, North-Eastern India. The infestation spread entire state covering a total area around 2840 hectares maize cultivated land. Entomopathogenic nematodes (EPNs) represent potential candidates for biological control S. . In study, susceptibility pest against 4 loca...