Ovicidal and larvicidal effects of two essential oils (Citrus sinensis and Ocimum basilicum) on the development cycle of wax moth Galleria mellonella in tropical hives

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AuteurDAGA, DADJO FLORIAN
Date d'ajout2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de disponibilite2026-06-02T16:06:57Z
Date de publication2022
ResumeThe greater wax moth, Galleria mellonella, is one of the ubiquitous pests of honey bee colonies worldwide. The economic importance of moths has led to a number of studies on the life cycle, biology, behavior, ecology, molecular biology, physiology, and control of the wax moth. Our study aims to verify the effectiveness of two essential oils against the greater moth Galleria mellonella L. The essential oils of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) and basil (Ocimum basilicum) tested on the greater wax moth, have presented various degrees of activity against G. mellonella eggs and larvae. The highest aborted egg rate and the highest mortality were recorded with the mixture of sweet orange oil (Citrus sinensis) and basil (Ocimum basilicum ) (respectively 91.27% and 65.33%) while the lowest aborted egg rates and mortality were recorded with basil oil ( Ocimum basilicum ) (respectively 75.77% and 15.67%). These treatments appear to be safe for pollinators, humans, and the environment, and the essential oils applied are readily available and inexpensive.
DOI10.53022/oarjbp.2022.6.2.0083
Autre identifiantBECDB-13107
URIhttps://dspace.uac.bj/handle/123456789/11267
Languefr
Fait partie deOpen Access Research Journal of Biology and Pharmacy
SujetBees
SujetWax Moth
SujetEggs
SujetLarvae
Sujetessential oils
Sujetefficiency
TitreOvicidal and larvicidal effects of two essential oils (Citrus sinensis and Ocimum basilicum) on the development cycle of wax moth Galleria mellonella in tropical hives
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