04 Haz 2025 Çarşamba
Entomotoxic effect of aluminium oxide nanoparticles against cabbage butterfly, Pieris brassicae (Lepidoptera: Pieridae)
Abstract : The cabbage butterfly, Pieris brassicae is a significant pest of cruciferous crops like kale, kohlrabi, cauliflower, and cabbage. Presently, synthetic pesticides are widely employed to manage this pest. However, persistent usage of these chemicals results in issues like pesticide resistance, ecological harm, and chemical residues on edible crops. Recently, nanotechnology has gained attention as a promising sustainable solution in agriculture. This research investigates the efficacy of aluminum oxide nanomaterials against P. brassicae under laboratory conditions. Several concentrations of the nanoparticles were tested to evaluate their larvicidal effects on the third instar larvae. The findings reveal that aluminum oxide nanomaterials are extremely effective in controlling P. brassicae. Significantly, this represents the first study to examine the use of aluminum oxide nanomaterials for managing P. brassicae, marking it as a groundbreaking and environmentally-friendly approach for pest management worldwide.