Assessment of the Impact of Ocimum gratissimum L. (Lamiaceae) Extracts on Nasutitermes Termites, Cocoa Pests in Côte d'Ivoire
Kissi Therese Appoh Perrine, Akpesse Akpa Alexandre Moïse, Kimou Anderson Claver, Ténon Coulibaly, Boti Jean Brice, Koua Kouakou Hervé, Kouassi Kouassi Philippe
Abstract
The overuse of synthetic pesticides in agricultural environments has caused numerous issues, including insect resistance and environmental contamination. As a result, research has increasingly turned toward plants with insect-repellent properties. This study aimed to evaluate the insecticidal potential of different extracts of Ocimum gratissimum L. (crude extract, extract fractions, and essential oil) against Nasutitermes termites that damage cocoa crops. The crude extracts were prepared by mace
Topics & Concepts
Cote d ivoireOcimum gratissimumLamiaceaeBiologyBotanyAgroforestryGeographyHumanitiesArtInsect Pest Control StrategiesEssential Oils and Antimicrobial ActivityAfrican Botany and Ecology Studies