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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Development and evaluation of eco-friendly natural oil-based gel balls for the effective control of household and stored-grain insects
Authors
Marina Gladys D’Souza, Srinivas Nandyala, Vivek V Byahatti, Laxmikanth B Borse
Abstract
Growing concerns about the toxic residues and ecological damage caused
by synthetic pesticides have led to the exploration of safer, natural
alternatives. The present work focuses on the development of a natural
insecticidal/insect repellent Gel Ball formulation, incorporating selected
essential oils (based on their established insect-repellent and insecticidal
properties) dispersed in a gel formulation to enhance stability and release
properties. Oils such as neem, eucalyptus, rosemary, citronella, clove, lemon
grass, tea tree and peppermint were chosen for their known insect-repelling and
insecticidal activities. The prepared formulation was evaluated for its
physical attributes including appearance, efficacy, stability and screened for
general environmental safety. Its bio-efficacy was assessed against commonly
encountered house hold insects, including Tribolium castaneum (red flour
beetle), Sitophilus oryzae (rice weevil), and Musca domestica
(housefly). The results indicated that the formulation produced significant
repellency and mortality while showing no harmful effects on stored
commodities. The results of environmental safety studies revealed that the
formulation provides a safe, biodegradable, and sustainable alternative to
conventional synthetic insecticides for the effective management of insects in
domestic and storage settings.
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Pages:501-506
How to cite this article:
Marina Gladys D’Souza, Srinivas Nandyala, Vivek V Byahatti, Laxmikanth B Borse "Development and evaluation of eco-friendly natural oil-based gel balls for the effective control of household and stored-grain insects". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 501-506
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