Effects of a bioactive molecule, Menthol on a stock pest - Mahdi Trad

The present study aimed to evaluate the insecticidal activity of a bioactive molecule, Menthol towards a pest species, Rhyzopertha dominica. The effects were examined on mortality, enzymatic biomarkers, nutritional reserves, digestive enzymes and oxidative stress biomarker. Toxicological tests performed by fumigation and ingestion revealed the insecticidal activity of this molecule with a dose-response relationship. Moreover, Menthol applied by ingestion is more effective compared to fumigation...