Developing a <i>Hazomalania voyronii</i> Essential Oil Nanoemulsion for the Eco-Friendly Management of <i>Tribolium confusum, Tribolium castaneum</i> and <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Larvae and Adults on Stored Wheat
Most insecticides commonly used in storage facilities are synthetic, an issue that generates concerns about food safety and public health. Therefore, the development of eco-friendly pest management tools is urgently needed. In the present study, a 6% (<i>w/w</i>) <i>Hazomalania voy...
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| author | Nickolas G. Kavallieratos Erifili P. Nika Anna Skourti Nikoletta Ntalli Maria C. Boukouvala Catherine T. Ntalaka Filippo Maggi Rianasoambolanoro Rakotosaona Marco Cespi Diego Romano Perinelli Angelo Canale Giulia Bonacucina Giovanni Benelli |
| author_facet | Nickolas G. Kavallieratos Erifili P. Nika Anna Skourti Nikoletta Ntalli Maria C. Boukouvala Catherine T. Ntalaka Filippo Maggi Rianasoambolanoro Rakotosaona Marco Cespi Diego Romano Perinelli Angelo Canale Giulia Bonacucina Giovanni Benelli |
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| description | Most insecticides commonly used in storage facilities are synthetic, an issue that generates concerns about food safety and public health. Therefore, the development of eco-friendly pest management tools is urgently needed. In the present study, a 6% (<i>w/w</i>) <i>Hazomalania voyronii</i> essential oil-based nanoemulsion (HvNE) was developed and evaluated for managing <i>Tribolium confusum</i>, <i>T. castaneum</i>, and <i>Tenebrio molitor</i>, as an eco-friendly wheat protectant. Larval and adult mortality was evaluated after 4, 8, and 16 h, and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 days, testing two HvNE concentrations (500 ppm and 1000 ppm). <i>T. confusum</i> and <i>T. castaneum</i> adults and <i>T. molitor</i> larvae were tolerant to both concentrations of the HvNE, reaching 13.0%, 18.7%, and 10.3% mortality, respectively, at 1000 ppm after 7 days of exposure. However, testing HvNE at 1000 ppm, the mortality of <i>T. confusum</i> and <i>T. castaneum</i> larvae and <i>T. molitor</i> adults 7 days post-exposure reached 92.1%, 97.4%, and 100.0%, respectively. Overall, the HvNE can be considered as an effective adulticide or larvicide, depending on the target species. Our results highlight the potential of <i>H</i>. <i>voyronii</i> essential oil for developing green nanoinsecticides to be used in real-world conditions against key stored-product pests. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-fdcfe94ebf59491ab7cc14b17467cad12023-11-21T11:41:27ZengMDPI AGMolecules1420-30492021-03-01266181210.3390/molecules26061812Developing a <i>Hazomalania voyronii</i> Essential Oil Nanoemulsion for the Eco-Friendly Management of <i>Tribolium confusum, Tribolium castaneum</i> and <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Larvae and Adults on Stored WheatNickolas G. Kavallieratos0Erifili P. Nika1Anna Skourti2Nikoletta Ntalli3Maria C. Boukouvala4Catherine T. Ntalaka5Filippo Maggi6Rianasoambolanoro Rakotosaona7Marco Cespi8Diego Romano Perinelli9Angelo Canale10Giulia Bonacucina11Giovanni Benelli12Laboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos Str., 11855 Athens, Attica, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos Str., 11855 Athens, Attica, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos Str., 11855 Athens, Attica, GreeceLaboratory of Efficacy Assessment of Pesticides, Scientific Directorate of Pesticides’ Assessment and Phytopharmacy, Benaki Phytopathological Institute, 8 Stefanou Delta Str., 14561 Kifissia, Attica, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos Str., 11855 Athens, Attica, GreeceLaboratory of Agricultural Zoology and Entomology, Department of Crop Science, Agricultural University of Athens, 75 Iera Odos Str., 11855 Athens, Attica, GreeceSchool of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, ItalyCentre National d’Application de Recherches Pharmaceutiques, Ambodivoanjo Ambohijatovo, Rue RP Rahajarizafy Analamahitsy, BP 702, 101 Antananarivo, MadagascarSchool of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, ItalySchool of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, ItalyDepartment of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, ItalySchool of Pharmacy, University of Camerino, 62032 Camerino, ItalyDepartment of Agriculture, Food and Environment, University of Pisa, Via del Borghetto 80, 56124 Pisa, ItalyMost insecticides commonly used in storage facilities are synthetic, an issue that generates concerns about food safety and public health. Therefore, the development of eco-friendly pest management tools is urgently needed. In the present study, a 6% (<i>w/w</i>) <i>Hazomalania voyronii</i> essential oil-based nanoemulsion (HvNE) was developed and evaluated for managing <i>Tribolium confusum</i>, <i>T. castaneum</i>, and <i>Tenebrio molitor</i>, as an eco-friendly wheat protectant. Larval and adult mortality was evaluated after 4, 8, and 16 h, and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 days, testing two HvNE concentrations (500 ppm and 1000 ppm). <i>T. confusum</i> and <i>T. castaneum</i> adults and <i>T. molitor</i> larvae were tolerant to both concentrations of the HvNE, reaching 13.0%, 18.7%, and 10.3% mortality, respectively, at 1000 ppm after 7 days of exposure. However, testing HvNE at 1000 ppm, the mortality of <i>T. confusum</i> and <i>T. castaneum</i> larvae and <i>T. molitor</i> adults 7 days post-exposure reached 92.1%, 97.4%, and 100.0%, respectively. Overall, the HvNE can be considered as an effective adulticide or larvicide, depending on the target species. Our results highlight the potential of <i>H</i>. <i>voyronii</i> essential oil for developing green nanoinsecticides to be used in real-world conditions against key stored-product pests.https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/6/1812botanical-based insecticidecerealsgreen grain protectantessential oil nanoformulationstored-product beetlesTenebrionidae |
| spellingShingle | Nickolas G. Kavallieratos Erifili P. Nika Anna Skourti Nikoletta Ntalli Maria C. Boukouvala Catherine T. Ntalaka Filippo Maggi Rianasoambolanoro Rakotosaona Marco Cespi Diego Romano Perinelli Angelo Canale Giulia Bonacucina Giovanni Benelli Developing a <i>Hazomalania voyronii</i> Essential Oil Nanoemulsion for the Eco-Friendly Management of <i>Tribolium confusum, Tribolium castaneum</i> and <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Larvae and Adults on Stored Wheat Molecules botanical-based insecticide cereals green grain protectant essential oil nanoformulation stored-product beetles Tenebrionidae |
| title | Developing a <i>Hazomalania voyronii</i> Essential Oil Nanoemulsion for the Eco-Friendly Management of <i>Tribolium confusum, Tribolium castaneum</i> and <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Larvae and Adults on Stored Wheat |
| title_full | Developing a <i>Hazomalania voyronii</i> Essential Oil Nanoemulsion for the Eco-Friendly Management of <i>Tribolium confusum, Tribolium castaneum</i> and <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Larvae and Adults on Stored Wheat |
| title_fullStr | Developing a <i>Hazomalania voyronii</i> Essential Oil Nanoemulsion for the Eco-Friendly Management of <i>Tribolium confusum, Tribolium castaneum</i> and <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Larvae and Adults on Stored Wheat |
| title_full_unstemmed | Developing a <i>Hazomalania voyronii</i> Essential Oil Nanoemulsion for the Eco-Friendly Management of <i>Tribolium confusum, Tribolium castaneum</i> and <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Larvae and Adults on Stored Wheat |
| title_short | Developing a <i>Hazomalania voyronii</i> Essential Oil Nanoemulsion for the Eco-Friendly Management of <i>Tribolium confusum, Tribolium castaneum</i> and <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> Larvae and Adults on Stored Wheat |
| title_sort | developing a i hazomalania voyronii i essential oil nanoemulsion for the eco friendly management of i tribolium confusum tribolium castaneum i and i tenebrio molitor i larvae and adults on stored wheat |
| topic | botanical-based insecticide cereals green grain protectant essential oil nanoformulation stored-product beetles Tenebrionidae |
| url | https://www.mdpi.com/1420-3049/26/6/1812 |
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