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Essential oils from coriander and basil show promise as natural insecticides in funnel traps for pest control. These alternatives to banned synthetic pesticides effectively captured moths in stored almonds and pet foods.

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  • Agricultural Entomology
  • Chemical Ecology
  • Sustainable Pest Management

Background:

  • Pheromone-lured funnel traps are crucial for monitoring and controlling insect pests in agriculture and storage.
  • The banning of the synthetic insecticide dichlorvos (DDVP, Vapona) necessitates the development of safer alternatives for trap formulations.
  • Essential oils (EO) are being investigated as potentially effective and eco-friendly insecticidal agents.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the efficacy of encapsulated coriander and basil essential oils as killing agents in funnel traps.
  • To compare the performance of essential oil-based traps with the banned insecticide dichlorvos and a control group.
  • To assess the potential of these natural products as replacements for synthetic insecticides in stored product pest management.

Main Methods:

  • Encapsulated beads of coriander and basil essential oils were prepared and deployed in funnel traps.
  • Traps were placed in commercial stores containing almonds and pet foods for a two-month period.
  • The number of dead adult moths (Plodia interpunctella and Ephestia kuehniella) and live insects were recorded and compared across treatments.

Main Results:

  • Funnel traps baited with either coriander or basil essential oil beads demonstrated comparable efficacy in capturing dead adult moths to those using dichlorvos tablets.
  • Significantly higher numbers of live insects were observed in the control traps, indicating the mortality effect of the tested agents.
  • Both essential oils showed a strong potential for insecticidal activity within the tested storage environments.

Conclusions:

  • Encapsulated coriander and basil essential oils are viable alternatives to dichlorvos for use in funnel traps for pest monitoring and control.
  • These natural product formulations show significant potential for developing sustainable pest management strategies in stored commodities.
  • Further research and formulation optimization are warranted to fully establish essential oils as replacements for synthetic insecticides in pest traps.