Insecticidal effect of essential oil and powder of Mentha pulegium L. leaves against Sitophilus oryzae (Linnaeus, 1763) and Tribolium castaneum (Herbst, 1797) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Tenebrionidae), the main pests of stored wheat in Morocco

Lougraimzi, Hanane; Iraqui, Salma El; Bouaichi, Abdelaaziz; Gouit, Safae; Achbani, El Hassan; Fadli, Mohamed

doi:10.2478/pjen-2018-0018

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“…Miguel et al [55] reported that M. pulegium induced 100% mortality to Ceratitis capitata (Diptera: Tephritidae) with 0.3% (w/v) EO in mucilage at 72 h after treatment. Similarly, M. pulegium oil exhibited greater toxicity (100%) against Sitophilus oryzae (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) and Tribolium castaneum (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) adults with 0.16 µL/cm 2 at 24 h [56] . In addition, several studies have also reported the toxicity of M. pulegium against various insects such as Hessian fly Mayetiola destructor (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) [57], Bactrocera oleae (Diptera: Tephritidae) [41], Bemisia tabaci (Hemiptera: Aleyrodidae) [58], Camptomyia corticalis (Diptera: Cecidomyiidae) [59], Sitophilus zeamais (Coleoptera: Curculionidae) [60], and Helicoverpa armigera (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) [61].…”

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Chemical Composition and Insecticidal Potential of Six Essential Oils from Morocco against Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) under Field and Laboratory Conditions

Ramdani

Fakhouri

Sbaghi³

et al. 2021

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The carmine cochineal Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) is the major insect pest of the prickly-pear cactus Opuntia ficus-indica (L.) in Morocco. The present study investigated the insecticidal activities of six essential oils (EOs) against nymphs and adult females of D. opuntiae applied singly or in combination with a detergent under laboratory and field conditions. Under laboratory conditions, M. pulegium and O. vulgare L. essential oils showed a high level of insecticidal activity at 5%, with 98% and 92% females’ mortality, respectively, 5 days after treatments. The M. pulegium and O. vulgaris oils at 5% applied in combination with black soap at (60 g/L) induced the highest toxic activity on adult females, 100% and 96% at 5 days after treatments, respectively. Under field conditions, M. pulegium and O. vulgare oils at 5% in combination with black soap (60 g/L) showed the highest adult female mortalities with 96.33 and 92.56%, respectively, 7 days after the first application. The double application of M. pulegium oil at 5% significantly increased the mortality of adult females up to 91%, 5 days after the second spray. GC-MS analysis revealed that the most abundant constituent of M. pulegium and O. vulgare oils was pulegone (84.69%) and durenol (76.53%), respectively. These findings showed that the use of M. pulegium and O. vulgare in combination with black soap or in double sprays could be incorporated in the management package for the control of the wild cochineal D. opuntiae, as a safe and natural alternative to chemical insecticides.

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Chemical Composition and Insecticidal Potential of Six Essential Oils from Morocco against Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) under Field and Laboratory Conditions

Ramdani

Fakhouri

Sbaghi³

et al. 2021

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“…verified that T. castaneum tolerated ozone gas better than S. zeamais . Lougraimzi et al 52 . affirmed that T. castaneum was more tolerant to pennyroyal essential oil ( Mentha pulegium L.) applied by fumigation than S. oryzae .…”

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Toxicity of allyl isothiocyanate applied in systems with or without recirculation for controllingSitophilus zeamais, Rhyzopertha dominica, andTribolium castaneumin corn grains

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BACKGROUNDThe application of allyl isothiocyanate (AITC) has been proposed as an alternative to control stored‐grain insects. However, AITC is a compound with a low diffusion coefficient, making its distribution throughout the grain mass difficult. Therefore, the objective of the present study was to evaluate the effectiveness of AITC applied in systems with or without recirculation for controlling Sitophilus zeamais (Mots. 1855) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae), Rhyzopertha dominica (Fabr.) (Coleoptera: Bostrichidae), and Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) infesting a corn grain mass. The assays used a polyvinyl chloride (PVC) prototype, dimensioned 1.60 m in length, 0.30 m in diameter, and a static capacity of 60 kg of grains. AITC toxicity to insects was evaluated at the base, 0.5 m from the base, and top of the grain column (1.0 m). Different concentrations of AITC were tested for an exposure period of 48 h.RESULTSIn the system without AITC recirculation, insect mortality was verified only at the base of the grain column. However, insect mortality was considered uniform at the different positions of the column when the AITC recirculation system was adopted. In this system, there was also a marked reduction in the instantaneous population growth rate of S. zeamais, T. castaneum, and R. dominica, and a decrease in the dry matter loss of the grains, when the AITC concentrations were increased.CONCLUSIONAITC recirculation proved to be a viable strategy for protecting grains against the species S. zeamais, R. dominica, and T. castaneum. AITC fumigation ultimately did not cause changes in grain quality. © 2023 Society of Chemical Industry.

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“…Scan time and mass range were 1 s and 50-550 m/z, respectively. Mass spectra (compared with Wiley Registry 9th Edition/NIST 2011 edition mass spectral library), comparison of their retention indices (RI) with either those in the literature [10] or with those of authentic compounds available in our laboratories were taken into account for the compound identification.…”

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“…Lougraimzi et al, [9] highlighted that EO and leaf powder of Pennyroyal exhibited insecticidal activity against T. castaneum. In addition, Amoura et al [10] demonstrated a fumigant toxicity on T. confusum with an LC50 of 92.89 µL/L air. Then, M. piperita EO provided 50% of larval fumigant toxicity and 74 % of repellency of T. castaneum [11].…”

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Pennyroyal Essential Oil as a Green Pesticide for Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) Management and its Effects on Substrate Quality and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition

Bachrouch

Zarroug

Bourgou³

et al. 2023

J. Mex. Chem. Soc.

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Abstract. Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebrionidae) is the most damaging beetle species destroying stored products. Their management are difficult because they are developing resistance to insecticide. Essential oil application as bio-pesticide is receiving renewed attention. Pennyroyal (Mentha pulegium L.) is a relevant crop in the production of EO. The insecticidal effect of Tunisian pennyroyal EO were investigated against T. castaneum adults on wheat flour substrate under different occupation space conditions after 30 and 60 days of storage. EO impacts on wheat flour quality, volatile compounds retained by the treated substrate and acetylcholinesterase (AChE) activity were examined. GC/MS analysis showed that EO major compounds was pulegone (39.15 %). Insect mortality was assessed when EO was applied at 196 µL/L air to the stored wheat flour at 50 % or 100 % container capacity. A highest mortality occurred at 50 % container capacity, with means at 32.8 % and 72.2 % after storing for 30 and 60 days, respectively. Volatile compounds retained by the treated wheat flour were characterized via Headspace analysis. Results underlined that long time of storage (mainly 60 days) allowed the retention of significant amounts of menthone. EO substrate treatment changed flour moisture and protein content. EO exhibited insecticidal activity via inhibiting acetylcholinesterase activity. Resumen. Tribolium castaneum Herbst (Coleoptera: Tenebroideae) es la especie de escarabajo más dañina que destruye productos almacenados. Su manejo es difícil debido al desarrollo de resistencia a insecticidas. La aplicación de aceites esenciales (AE´s) como bio-pesticidas está recibiendo atención renovada. El poleo (Mentha pulegium L.) es un cultivo relevante en la producción de AE. El efecto insecticida del aceite esencial de poleo Tunecino fue investigado contra adultos de T. castaneum mantenidos en sustrato de harina de trigo bajo diferentes condiciones de espacio después de 30 y 60 días de almacenamiento. El AE impacta sobre la calidad de la harina de trigo, se evaluaron los compuestos volátiles retenidos en el sustrato tratado y la actividad de acetilcolinesterasa (ACE). El análisis por CG/EM mostró que el compuesto mayoritario en el AE fue la pulegona (39.15 %). La mortalidad de los insectos fue evaluada cuando el AE fue aplicado a 196 mL/L de aire a harina de trigo almacenada a un 50 % y 100 % de la capacidad del contenedor. La mortalidad más alta ocurrió en el contenedor a un 50 % de capacidad, con promedios de 32 % y 72.7 % después de 30 y 60 días de almacenamiento, respectivamente. Los compuestos volátiles retenidos por la harina de trigo fueron caracterizados mediante un análisis por espacio de cabeza (Headspace). Los resultados resaltaron que un tiempo largo de almacenamiento (principalmente 60 días) permite la retención de cantidades significativas de metona. El tratamiento del sustrato con AE cambió la humedad y el contenido de proteína de la harina. El AE mostró actividad insecticida por inhibición de la actividad de la enzima acetilcolinesterasa.

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Insecticidal effect of essential oil and powder of Mentha pulegium L. leaves against Sitophilus oryzae (Linnaeus, 1763) and Tribolium castaneum (Herbst, 1797) (Coleoptera: Curculionidae, Tenebrionidae), the main pests of stored wheat in Morocco

Cited by 15 publications

References 23 publications

Chemical Composition and Insecticidal Potential of Six Essential Oils from Morocco against Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) under Field and Laboratory Conditions

Chemical Composition and Insecticidal Potential of Six Essential Oils from Morocco against Dactylopius opuntiae (Cockerell) under Field and Laboratory Conditions

Toxicity of allyl isothiocyanate applied in systems with or without recirculation for controllingSitophilus zeamais, Rhyzopertha dominica, andTribolium castaneumin corn grains

Pennyroyal Essential Oil as a Green Pesticide for Tribolium castaneum (Herbst) Management and its Effects on Substrate Quality and Acetylcholinesterase Inhibition

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