RECENT ADVANCES IN THE APPLICATION OF ESSENTIAL OILS FOR THE CONTROL OF INSECT PESTS

Researches on essential oils applied against insect pests were reviewed in this parper focusing on four sections as follows:1 Attractancy attractancy of essential oils toward the insects;2 Repellent ,antifeedant and insect growth inhibitory actions of essential oils;.3 Toxicity of essential oils to insect pests;4 Synergistic effect of certain essential oils when mixed with other essential oils or synthetic insecticides.