Plant-Based Pesticides for Control of Vegetable Pests

Abstract

Biopesticides (commonly referred to as Botanicals) are natural insecticides of plant origin. They include; pyrethrum, neem, tephrosia chilli, rotenone, rynia, sabadilla, tobacco. Others that are referred to as repellants e.g. Garlic, magical marigold, pawpaw, Aloevera Botanical pesticides are not efficient as chemicals, but they have advantages such as; Made on or near farm with locally available plant material. Are cheaper to make. Are generally much less harmful to pest predators than chemical pesticides.