| abstract |
The present invention relates to acaricides. More particularly, the present invention relates to botanical acaricides. In particular, the present invention relates to compositions and methods for controlling plant-infesting acari with plant extracts and notably with compositions comprising oil extracts derived from plant material. The invention further relates to compositions comprising such extracts as acaricidal compositions and providing the advantages of minimal development of resistance thereto, minimal toxicity to mammals, minimal residual activity and environmental compatibility. The compositions of the present invention further display insecticidal activity on plant-infesting insects. The plant acaricidal composition comprises α-terpinene, ρ-cymene, limonene, carvacrol, carveol, nerol, thymol, and carvone. |