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In-vitro Toxicity Evaluation of some Phytoextracts against Mealybug Drosicha mangiferae (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) Infesting Citrus Orchards in Pakistan

Hafiz Abdul Ghafoor*, Muhammad Afzal, Muhammad Asam Riaz and Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed

Muhammad Imran^1,2*, Shahbaz Talib Sahi¹, Muhammad Atiq¹ and Amer Rasul³

Brown Leaf Spot: An Exacerbated Embryonic Disease of Rice: A Review

... rice. While, the use of phytoextracts and antagonist are considered to be safe, eco-friendly, cost-effective economically and biodegradable. The use of plant activators as another new strategy that activates the defense system of plants and reduces the disease. The plants which are scarce nutrients are more prone to disease as compared to nutrient deficient. The pathogen damage is compensating by a specific nutrient that reduces the disease through tolerance....

Comparative Bioefficacy of Indigenous Phytoextracts against Subterranean Termites Odontotermes obesus Ramb. (Isoptera: Termitidae)

Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed¹*, Muhammad Shahzad Akbar¹, Muhammad Afzal¹, Muhammad Mustaqeem², Muhammad Luqman³, Ijaz Asghar⁴ and Muhammada Asam Riaz¹

...e incorporation of these phytoextracts in the future pest management programs against subterranean termites and other insect pests.

Biocidal Activity of Some Selected Phytoextracts and Fruits of Different Citrus Cultivars against Fruit Fly Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel) (Diptera: Tephritidae)

Muhammad Ismail^1,*, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza¹, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed¹ and Umair Abbas¹ and Riaz Hussain²

...ly control. Insecticidal phytoextracts are biorational alternates to hazardous synthetic insecticides. This study evaluated the efficacy of aqueous extracts of neem (Azadirachta indica A. Juss), garlic (Allium sativum L.), ginger (Zingiber officinale Roscoe) and lime citrus (Citrus aurantifolia (Christm.) Swingle) on the fruits of five citrus cultivars (i.e. bitter orange (Citrus aurantium L.), grapefruit (Citrus paradisi Macfad), lime (Citrus aurantifolia Chr...

Insecticidal Potential of Some Selected Phytoextracts against Mealybug Drosicha mangiferae (Hemiptera: Pseudococcidae) Infesting Citrus Plants in Sargodha

Muhammad Rizwan, Abu Bakar Muhammad Raza*, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed and Muhammad Arshad

...ybug would be the use of phytoextracts having insecticidal activity. The main objective of this study was to find out the toxic effect of various plant extracts against D. mangiferae. Three concentrations (i.e. 6.25, 12.5 and 25.0%) of leaf extracts of neem, Azadirachta indica A. Juss (Meliaceae), eucalyptus Eucalyptus camaldulensis Dehnh. (Myrtaceae), datura Datura stramonium L. (Solanaceae), batho Chenopodium album L. (Amaranthaceae) and Indian lemongrass Cy...

Evaluation of Some Selected Local Phytoextracts Against Wheat Aphid Schizaphis graminum Rondani (Hemiptera: Aphididae) under Laboratory and Field Conditions

Saleem Hussain¹, Muhammad Tayyab¹, Tauqir Anwar¹, Talha Nazir²*, Muhammad Zeeshan Majeed³, Zohaib Asad^2,4, Muhammad Adnan³ and Tajwar Alam⁵