1Quantum University Research Center, Quantum University, Roorkee - 247 667, Uttarakhand, India, Orcid Id : 0009-0001-1684-7324
2Centre of Research Impact and Outcome, Chitkara University, Rajpura - 140 417, Punjab, India, Orcid Id : https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4840-8228
3Chitkara Centre for Research and Development, Chitkara University, Solan - 174 103, Himachal Pradesh, India, Orcid Id : https://orcid.org/0009-0009-2829-7284
4Department of Agriculture, Noida International University, Greater Noida, Gautam Budh Nagar - 201 310, Uttar Pradesh, India, Orcid Id : 0009-0005-3425-3836
Centre for Multidisciplinary Research, Anurag University, Hyderabad - 500 088, Telangana, India
*Corresponding authors' E-mail : kollathursudheer2024@protonmail.com, Orcid Id : 0009-0001-2178-9878
Online published on 24 March, 2025.
Present research work explores the synergistic effects of botanical oils and Bacillus thuringiensis (Bt) as an innovative approach for integrated pest management (IPM). Experimental data demonstrated that the integrated approach significantly improves pest mortality rates compared to individual treatments, with reductions in pest populations observed over time. The inclusion of botanical oils not only enhances the efficacy of Bt under varying environmental conditions, such as UV exposure, but also prolongs its effectiveness by protecting it from degradation. The combination strategy shows potential in delaying the development of resistance in pest populations across generations.
Agricultural toxin, Bacillus thuringiensis, Biological pesticides, Botanical oils, Eucalyptus oil, Insecticides, Integrated pest management, Neem oil, Pest control
