A Comparison between Rotenone and Pyrethrins as Contact Insecticides1

Ginsburg, Joseph M.; Schmit, J. B.

doi:10.1093/jee/25.4.918

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“…rotenone/Cm 2 In the present state of our knowledge of contact insecticides, little light can be thrown on the reason for the inverse toxicity of pyrethrum and rotenone to different insects. It is, however, interesting to note that whereas pyrethrum is more toxic to the honey-bee (Ginsburg and Schmitt, 1932) and to Ornithodorus moubata (present work), rotenone is more toxic to the housefly (Le Pelley and Sullivan, 1936) and to the apple aphis (Ginsburg and Schmitt, 1932).…”

Section: The Relative Toxicity Of the Solutions Of Rotenone And A Comentioning

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The relative Toxicity of Rotenone and Pyrethrum in Oil to the Argasid Tick, Ornithodorus moubata, Murray

Robinson

1942

Bull. Entomol. Res.

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(1) Coal-tar phenols are useful intermediate solvents for making solutions of rotenone in both mineral and vegetable oils.(2) Medium petroleum oil showed superiority to ground-nut oil as a carrier of rotenone in xylenol tested against Ornithodorus moubata.(3) The solutions of rotenone in xylenol and oil showed no deterioration after storage in the dark at room temperature for six weeks.(4) In these solutions rotenone proved far less toxic to Ornithodorus moubata than an equal weight of pyrethrin I in medium petroleum oil.

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Section: The Relative Toxicity Of the Solutions Of Rotenone And A Comentioning

confidence: 49%

The relative Toxicity of Rotenone and Pyrethrum in Oil to the Argasid Tick, Ornithodorus moubata, Murray

Robinson

1942

Bull. Entomol. Res.

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“…Studies on the impact of rotenone on A . mellifera have been conducted since the first half of the last century [ 94 , 124 , 125 , 126 ]. Rotenone was evaluated as slightly harmful to A .…”

Section: Effects Of Botanical Biopesticides On Eusocial Beesmentioning

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“…As they were among the first botanical insecticides to be commercialized, pyrethrins have been tested on honeybees since the last century. Some studies reported no effects or low reductions in mortality [ 94 , 127 , 128 ], while others found high levels of toxicity [ 124 , 125 , 126 ] ( Table 2 ). This is likely due to the use of different formulations and different methods of product application (by contact, fumigation, spray, topical, and ingestion).…”

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Are Botanical Biopesticides Safe for Bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea)?

Catania

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Potrich

et al. 2023

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The recent global decline in insect populations is of particular concern for pollinators. Wild and managed bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea) are of primary environmental and economic importance because of their role in pollinating cultivated and wild plants, and synthetic pesticides are among the major factors contributing to their decline. Botanical biopesticides may be a viable alternative to synthetic pesticides in plant defence due to their high selectivity and short environmental persistence. In recent years, scientific progress has been made to improve the development and effectiveness of these products. However, knowledge regarding their adverse effects on the environment and non-target species is still scarce, especially when compared to that of synthetic products. Here, we summarize the studies concerning the toxicity of botanical biopesticides on the different groups of social and solitary bees. We highlight the lethal and sublethal effects of these products on bees, the lack of a uniform protocol to assess the risks of biopesticides on pollinators, and the scarcity of studies on specific groups of bees, such as the large and diverse group of solitary bees. Results show that botanical biopesticides cause lethal effects and a large number of sublethal effects on bees. However, the toxicity is limited when comparing the effects of these compounds with those of synthetic compounds.

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“…Darley (6) found rotenone more effective than the pyrethrins against certain aphids, and Richardson (24) found it slightly more toxic than the pyrethrins to the greenhouse red spider mite. Ginsburg (11) found both rotenone and derris extract much more toxic to apple aphids (Aphis pomi DeG.) and rosy aphids (Aphis sorbi Kalt.)…”

Section: Toxicology Of Rotenonementioning

confidence: 99%

Rotenone

Roark¹

1933

Ind. Eng. Chem.

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A Comparison between Rotenone and Pyrethrins as Contact Insecticides1

Cited by 8 publications

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The relative Toxicity of Rotenone and Pyrethrum in Oil to the Argasid Tick, Ornithodorus moubata, Murray

The relative Toxicity of Rotenone and Pyrethrum in Oil to the Argasid Tick, Ornithodorus moubata, Murray

Are Botanical Biopesticides Safe for Bees (Hymenoptera, Apoidea)?

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