Insecticidal activity of Azadirachta indica A. Juss. and Jatropha curcas L. seed oils against cutworm Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel, 1766) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) on cabbage Brassica oleracea L.
Cutworms Agrotis ipsilon (Hufnagel, 1766) (Lepidoptera: Noctuidae) are destructive pests of cabbage Brassica oleracea L. (Brassicaceae) and other cruciferous crops, causing severe yield losses by feeding on seedlings and young plants. Excessive use of synthetic pesticides has contributed to resistance development, envi...