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Ovicidal, larvicidal, and behavioural effects of some plant essential oils on diamondback moth (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae)

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  12 May 2017

Jatinder S. Sangha ,
Tess Astatkie  and
G. Christopher Cutler
Jatinder S. Sangha
Affiliation:
Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, P.O. 550, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 5E3, Canada
Tess Astatkie
Affiliation:
Department of Engineering, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, P.O. 550, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 5E3, Canada
G. Christopher Cutler*
Affiliation:
Department of Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences, Faculty of Agriculture, Dalhousie University, P.O. 550, Truro, Nova Scotia, B2N 5E3, Canada
*
1Corresponding author (e-mail: chris.cutler@dal.ca).
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Abstract

Alternatives to synthetic insecticides are desirable for management of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella (Linnaeus) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae), an insect pest of global importance. Many essential oils derived from aromatic plants have demonstrated toxicity and behaviour altering effects on insect pests, and are considered low-risk alternatives to synthetic insecticides. We conducted laboratory experiments to determine the biological activity of several low-cost, commercially available essential oils against P. xylostella. Experiments testing ovicidal effects, larvicidal effects, larval feeding deterrence, and adult oviposition deterrence were done with essential oils derived from Artemisia abrotanum Linnaeus (Asteraceae), balsam fir (Abies balsamea Linnaeus (Pinaceae)), black pepper (Piper nigrum Linnaeus (Piperaceae)), eucalyptus (Eucalyptus polybractea (Baker) (Myrtaceae)), garlic (Allium sativum Linnaeus (Amaryllidaceae)), rosewood (a blend of different oil constituents), tansy (Tanacetum vulgare Linnaeus (Asteraceae)), and thyme (Thymus zygis Linnaeus (Lamiaceae)), using concentrations of 1, 2.5, and 5% v/v. Although all essential oils had some level of bioactivity against certain P. xylostella life stages, essential oils from garlic, rosewood, and thyme were most effective overall, demonstrating significant ovicidal and larvicidal activity, as well as deterrent effects on larval feeding and settling behaviour, and adult oviposition. Although variable phytotoxicity was observed with essential oils at 2.5% and 5% v/v concentrations, the results suggest that rosewood, garlic, and thyme essential oils have potential in management of P. xylostella.

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Insect Management
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The Canadian Entomologist , Volume 149 , Issue 5 , October 2017 , pp. 639 - 648
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© Entomological Society of Canada 2017 

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Present address: Agriculture and Agri-Food Canada, Brandon Research Centre, 2701 Grand Valley Road, Brandon, Manitoba, R7A 5Y3, Canada

Subject editor: Cécile Le Lann

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