ISSN:
1573-1561
Keywords:
Sitophilus oryzae
;
Curculionidae
;
Rhyzopertha dominica
;
Bostrichidae
;
Oryzaephilus surinamensis
;
Cucujidae
;
Tribolium castaneum
;
Tenebrionidae
;
Coleoptera
;
essential oils
;
fumigant toxicity
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Biology
,
Chemistry and Pharmacology
Notes:
Abstract The fumigant toxicity of 28 essential oils extracted from various spice and herb plants and some of their major constituents were assessed for adult coleopteransRhyzopertha dominica, Oryzaephilus surinamensis, Tribolium castaneum, andSitophilus oryzae. Three groups of active materials were distinguished: (1) The compounds terpinen 4-ol, 1,8-cineole, and the essential oils of three-lobed sage, sage, bay laurel, rosemary, and lavender were most active againstR. dominica; (2) The compounds linalool,α-terpineol, and carvacrol and the essential oils of oregano, basil, Syrian marjoram, and thyme were most active againstO. surinamensis; and (3) the compound 1,8-cineole and the essential oils anise and peppermint were active againstT. castaneum.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF00982120
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