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Insect Pest Control Strategies

Insect Pest Control Strategies is a research topic within Plant Science. Science Explorer counts 45k research works in it since 1950. 10.0% of them reached the world's top 10% most cited for their field and year.

This cluster of papers focuses on the use of botanical insecticides, particularly essential oils and plant extracts, for pest management in agriculture. It covers topics such as the efficacy of botanical insecticides against various insects, including mosquitoes and stored-product pests, as well as their potential as eco-friendly alternatives in pest control. The cluster also discusses the challenges and opportunities associated with the commercialization and application of botanical insecticides.

  • Botanical Insecticides
  • Essential Oils
  • Insect Control
  • Mosquito Repellents
  • Stored-Product Insects
  • Biopesticides
  • Neem Oil
  • Larvicidal Activity
  • Plant Extracts
  • Pest Management
Research works
45k
fractional, since 1950
In the world top 10%
4.5k
per year above
Top-10% rate
10.0%
share of its works in the world top 10%
Growth, 2018-21 → 2022-25
+11%
the tick is no change
Largest producer
India
26% of the 10 largest, 2022-now
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