Essential Oils in Urban Insect Management—A Review

Publication Type:Journal Article
Year of Publication:2022
Authors:S. O. Oladipupo, Hu, X. - P., Appel, A. G.
Journal:Journal of Economic Entomology
Volume:115
Issue:5
Pagination:1375-1408
Date Published:Jul-06-2022
ISSN:0022-0493, 1938-291X
Keywords:Ant, Bed bug, cockroach, lice, stored product moths, termite
Abstract:

The allures of city life have culminated in the rise of urban populations resulting in conditions that promote the establishment of certain insect pests. Globally, the public health significance of these urban insect pests is enormous, ranging from billions of dollars to loss of lives. Most chemical insecticides no longer provide the anticipated level of control, and significant insecticide resistance has been reported. Therefore, there has been a spike in interest for alternatives to conventional insecticides. Among them, natural products from plants such as essential oils (EOs) and essential oil components (EOCs) have enjoyed the most attention owing to widespread reports of efficacy and toxicity even against insecticide-resistant urban insects. Yet, there is no comprehensive synthesis on the extent and impact of the management of urban insects using EOs or EOCs. Such a review is highly relevant since it provides a means to assess the extent of progress made, shortfalls, limitations, and prospects. More so, we hope it can be used to make informed decisions and develop relevant policies reliably. We present the ranges of insecticidal effects of EOs, EOCs, and commercially available EO-based products from laboratory and field studies. Finally, we discuss the gaps in our knowledge and prospects for the sustainable use of EOs

URL:https://academic.oup.com/jee/article/115/5/1375/6632288
DOI:10.1093/jee/toac083
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