• Repellent Effect of Basil (Ocimum spp) on Pea Aphid (Acyrthosiphon pisum Harris) and Potential Use in Crops 

      Yarou, Boni Barthélémy; Bawin, Thomas; Assogba-Komlan, Françoise; Mensah, Armel; Francis, Frédéric (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2021-06-30)
      Synthetic insecticides used for aphid control continue to be a threat to humans and the environment. Therefore, in order to reduce these problems, it is important to use less harmful, environmentally friendly agricultural practices. It is with this objective in mind that the choice behaviour of the pea aphid – Acyrthosiphon pisum Harris (Hemiptera: Aphididae – towards basil odors (Ocimum basilicum ...