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Objective: Red palm weevil (RPW), Rhynchophorus ferrugineus, is a highly harmful pest that causes severe damage to date palm trees. The detrimental influence of RPW on date palm trees cannot be ignored and must be addressed. Chemical insecticides are available for controlling RPW; however, the insect population has become resistant to these chemicals, leading to damage and spread to new areas. The present investigation examined the impacts of physic nut (Jatropha curcas L.) seeds essential oils (PNEO) on laboratory-reared RPWs adult insects reared in a controlled laboratory environment. Methods: The insecticidal, repellent, and antifeedant potentials of different doses (10, 20, 30, 40, 50%) of PNEO were tested against RPW. The insecticidal activity of J. curcas seeds oil extracts was assessed using topical application and feeding methods. Results: RPW showed a high mortality rate when J. curcas seeds oil was applied topically after 24 h (P |
