Biological activity of natural phytoecdysteroids from <i>Ajuga iva</i> against the sweetpotato whitefly <i>Bemisia tabaci</i> and the persea mite <i>Oligonychus perseae</i>

Abstract

The results demonstrate considerable efficacy of natural phytoecdysteroids against major agricultural pests, and suggests that these materials should be considered for potential development of friendly control agents.