1. A method of making plants repellent to insects by treating the seeds of the plants comprising the steps of, forming a damp mixture of water and a plant material selected from the group consisting of blue lupines, privet and chinaberry, aging the damp mixture for two to four weeks thus...
Indeed, plants that are commonly used for repellent properties are mostly those that contain essential oils, and when crushed or brushed against, leaves release strong odours of which some are pleasant, and some not so pleasant to insects. The traditional use of plants or plant products against ...
a substance (usuallyin powder or liquid form) for killing insects.insecticida ˌinsecˈtivorous(-ˈtivərəs)adjective (of plants or animals) feeding (mainly) on insects.insectívoro ˈinsect repellentnoun a chemical preparation that repels insects.repelente de insectos ...
a local infection can develop from scratching the site of the bite. Some insects establish themselves on the skin as parasites, others inject poison, and still others transmit disease. A knowledge of first aid measures for bites and stings can do much to relieve discomfort, prevent infection, ...
The plants have a defense mechanism against predatory insects based on the production of secondary metabolites, terpenoids (or isoprenoids) such as monoterpenes, sesquiterpenes, and phenols (Rehman et al., 2014). Terpenoids are the greatest natural products class, and terpenes have a great function...
If you want to have house plants or a backyard garden but don’t want to deal with insects that they bring, you can choose plants that repel insects. By growing plants that keep mosquitoes, flies, and other bugs away, you bypass the need for toxic pesticides and can have aesthetic flower...
Having a diversity of plants can help ensure you attract beneficial insects and make it harder for pests to locate their preferred host plants. Time planting to avoid pests: Planting when pest populations are at their highest can make your plants more vulnerable. You can also try to spread ...
Many plants have developed their own means of repelling undesirable insects. We can harness this evolutionary design for our own uses and make highly effective (and safe!) natural insect repellents from the essential oils of plants.
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Plants are known by produce many substances as a chemical protection for your development due its toxic effect against other organisms. By this fact, the search of substances from plants to control insects is very important by the possible reduction of the vector—transmitted diseases by a biocontr...