Nano-Encapsulation of Citronella and Geranium Oils Increases Mortality Rates in Cotton Leafworm Larvaeby GOAI Share ToA recent study examined the effectiveness of nano-encapsulated citronella and geranium essential oils against the cotton leafworm, *Spodoptera littoralis*, and investigated their biochemical effects on the insect.
The research compared the efficacy of these nano-encapsulated essential oils to their non-encapsulated forms, focusing on mortality rates, enzymatic activity, and overall impact on the pest.
The study revealed that nano-encapsulation significantly enhanced the insecticidal activity of both citronella and geranium oils.
Researchers observed higher mortality rates in *S. littoralis* larvae treated with the nano-encapsulated oils compared to those treated with the unencapsulated oils.
These findings indicate that nano-encapsulation could be a promising approach for improving the delivery and effectiveness of essential oil-based insecticides in pest management.
Nano-Encapsulation of Citronella and Geranium Oils Increases Mortality Rates in Cotton Leafworm Larvae
by GOAI Share To
A recent study examined the effectiveness of nano-encapsulated citronella and geranium essential oils against the cotton leafworm, *Spodoptera littoralis*, and investigated their biochemical effects on the insect. The research compared the efficacy of these nano-encapsulated essential oils to their non-encapsulated forms, focusing on mortality rates, enzymatic activity, and overall impact on the pest.
The study revealed that nano-encapsulation significantly enhanced the insecticidal activity of both citronella and geranium oils. Researchers observed higher mortality rates in *S. littoralis* larvae treated with the nano-encapsulated oils compared to those treated with the unencapsulated oils. Furthermore, the nano-encapsulated treatments notably affected key enzymatic activities within the insects, which suggests a disruption of their physiological processes. These findings indicate that nano-encapsulation could be a promising approach for improving the delivery and effectiveness of essential oil-based insecticides in pest management.
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Date: May 19, 2026
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