Toxicological Effects of Neem on the Squash Bug 14+

📘 This book provides a review of some detailed toxicological studies of azadirachtin, aplant-derived toxin, on the squash bug, an insect ofgreat horticultural importance. For centuries, Neemhas been used to manage various pests and its potencyis now believed to be largely a result ofazadirachtin and other similar synergistic compounds. Various formulations containing azadirachtin wereused on different life stages of the squash bug. Variables in the study include; feeding, matingbehavior, ovoposition, molting, early-instardevelopment and mortality in squash bugs. Thecompiled studies include both laboratory and fieldstudies that make a comprehensive overview of some ofthe effects of the azadirachtin-containing compoundson the insect and more generally, on the yield andbiomass of the host-plants.