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Nabati F, Yazdani D, Khani M, Jokar Shoorijeh F. Acaricidal activity of a botanical formulation based on neem and cinnamon oils against the two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch). J. Med. Plants 2026; 25 (98) :92-100
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1- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran , fnabati.fn@gmail.com
2- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran
2- Medicinal Plants Research Center, Institute of Medicinal Plants, ACECR, Karaj, Iran
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Background: The hazards of chemical pesticides to human health and the environment have driven interest in botanical pesticides as safer alternatives. The two-spotted spider mite (Tetranychus urticae Koch) is among the most economically damaging pests in farms and greenhouses. Objective: This study aimed to develop and evaluate a botanical acaricide formulation, AzaMite, prepared from neem and cinnamon oils against T. urticae. Methods: AzaMite was formulated using neem and cinnamon oils, and its physicochemical properties were characterized using standard analytical techniques, including HPLC for azadirachtin quantification and GC-MS for cinnamon oil components. Laboratory bioassays and greenhouse trials were conducted against T. urticae across multiple concentrations. Mortality data were analyzed using probit regression and analysis of variance. Results: The median lethal concentration (LC50) and LC90 of AzaMite were calculated at 1.46 and 4.09%, respectively. AzaMite significantly increased mortality in T. urticae, indicating its potential for sustainable pest management. Physicochemical analysis further highlighted the time-dependent variation in azadirachtin stability. Conclusion: AzaMite demonstrates considerable potential as an environmentally friendly alternative for pest control. Further research is required to determine optimal application rates and timing and to minimize potential unintended ecological consequences.
Type of Study: Research |
Subject:
Pharmacognosy & Pharmaceutics
Received: 2025/09/2 | Accepted: 2026/07/26 | Published: 2026/08/29
Received: 2025/09/2 | Accepted: 2026/07/26 | Published: 2026/08/29
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