Plant resources in the control of the key food pests Andean potato weevils (Premnotrypes spp.) and coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus hampei): a systematic review
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2024
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Estonian University of Life Sciences
Abstrakt
Potato and coffee crops grapple with pronounced challenges posed by pests, notably
the Andean potato weevils (Premnotrypes spp.) and the coffee berry borer (Hypothenemus
hampei). These pests inflict significant economic repercussions on both smallholder and
commercial farmers by disrupting essential food supply chains. This review delves into the
insecticidal potentials of botanical resources against these pests. Notably, extracts and essential
oils (EOs) from native flora or commercially available in each affected country have compelled
efficacy against Premnotrypes vorax, P. latithorax and Hypothenemus hampei, such as Schinus
molle L. and Schinus terebinthifolia Raddi, respectively. Through rigorous laboratory tests, onsite evaluations, and cost-effectiveness assessments, there emerges a strong advocacy for these
botanical solutions. They present not only a sustainable countermeasure to these pests but also a
greener alternative to conventional pesticides, thereby potentially reducing the environmental
degradation and health concerns synonymous with chemical pesticides. The shift towards natural
pesticides, especially those derived from plants like S. molle and S. terebinthifolia, is not only
environmentally strategic but also economically prudent, aligning with both market trends and
long-term sustainability goals.
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Received: December 23rd, 2023 ; Accepted: April 18th, 2024 ; Published: April 30th, 2024 ; Correspondence: richardcabofrio@gmail.com
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sustainability, pest management, insecticidal activity, essential oils, plant extracts, articles