botanical · Pest · Brassica oleracea (wild cabbage)

Results of field trials to control the diamond‐back moth, Plutella xylostella L., by application of crude methanolic extracts and aqueous suspensions of seed kernels and leaves of neem, Azadirachta indica A. Juss, in Togo · 1985

• positive
  Crude methanolic neem seed kernel extracts reduced the infestation by P. xylostella larvae and damaged cabbage heads relative to untreated plots.

  compared with untreated plots

Antifeedant and Oviposition Deterrent Activity of an Aqueous Extract of Tanacetum vulgare L. on Two Cabbage Pests · 1992

• positive
  Tansy extract reduced cabbage leaf disk feeding by imported cabbageworms.
• positive
  Imported cabbageworms took longer to pupate on treated cabbage leaves.

  compared with control leaves

cited by 2 papers here

Tall oil: enhancement of neem and azadirachtin toxicity to the variegated cutworm, Peridroma saucia Hübner (Lep., Noctuidae) · 1995

• positive
  Tall oil combinations more strongly inhibited cutworm larval growth, diet consumption and dietary utilization than the insecticides alone.

  compared with test materials were administered alone

Efficacy of plant extracts for reducing larval populations of the diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella L.(Lepidoptera: Yponomeutidae) and cabbage webworm, Crocidolomia binotalis Zeller(Lepidoptera: Pyralidae), and evaluation of cabbage damage. · 2001

• positive
  G. globosa extract reduced P. xylostella larval density more effectively than Decis7 2.5EC.

  compared with Decis7 2.5EC

• positive
  A. cardamomum extract reduced cabbage damage intensity.
• no effect
  The extracts did not effectively reduce C. binotalis density, infestation, or cabbage damage.

cites 1 paper here

EFFECT OF INDIGENOUS PLANT EXTRACTS ON THE INCIDENCE OF MUSTARD APHID, Lipaphis erysimi (Kalt.) ON CABBAGE · 2004

• positive
  Seven listed 5% aqueous plant extracts significantly reduced aphids relative to other extracts.

  compared with the rest

Behavioural responses of diamondback mothPlutella xylostella(Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) to extracts derived fromMelia azedarachandAzadirachta indica · 2005

• positive
  Syringa extracts appear to have a repellent effect on diamondback moth oviposition.
• positive
  Syringa extracts significantly reduced the number of eggs oviposited on treated cabbage plants.

cites 1 paper herecited by 2 papers here

Evaluation of Toxic and Antifeedant Properties of Some Plant Extracts against Major Insect-Pests of Cabbage · 2005

• positive
  Extracts reduced P. xylostella feeding by 34–48% versus untreated control.

  compared with untreated control

Effects of extracts from Tiam seeds on cotton leafworm · 2005

• positive
  A. excelsa methanolic extract reduced second-instar cotton leafworm populations on Chinese kale more effectively than A. indica extract.

  compared with crude methanolic extract of A. indica var. siamensis

Field efficacy of plant extracts on larval populations of Plutella xylostella L. and Helicoverpa armigera Hub. and their impact on cabbage infestation. · 2009

• positive
  One percent C. inerme extract significantly reduced P. xylostella larvae and infested cabbage plants, outperforming Challenger.

  compared with Challenger 10EC (cypermethrin)

A preliminary study of applying botanical pesticide to vegetable seed pelletization · 2009

• positive
  Botanical pesticide pellets reduced black cutworm damage.

Evaluation of Marigolds and Entomopathogenic Nematodes for Control of the Cabbage MaggotDelia radicum · 2009

• positive
  Non-flowering T. erecta root extract caused 28% cabbage maggot mortality.

FIELD EFFICACY OF PLANT EXTRACTS ON LARVAL POPULATIONS OF PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA L. AND HELICOVERPA ARMIGERA HUB. AND THEIR IMPACT ON CABBAGE INFESTATION · 2009

• positive
  Clerodendrum inerme extract significantly reduced Plutella xylostella larval density and infested plants.

  compared with Challenger 10EC (cypermethrin)

cited by 1 paper here

EFFECT OF EXTRACTS FROM GERANIACEAE PLANTS ON PIERIS BRASSICAE L. · 2010

• positive
  Water extracts from Geranium senquineum L. protected cabbage plants against egg laying.
• positive
  Water extracts from Geranium pratense L. protected cabbage plants against egg laying.

Insect growth inhibitors from asteraceous plant extracts · 2010

• positive
  In a field trial, a single treatment of A. tridentata extract at 0.2 g/ml protected cabbage significantly better than carrier solvent or distilled water, by visual damage estimate.

  compared with the carrier solvent (30% aq ethanol) or distilled water

Repellent effect of non-host vegetables and their extracts on Pieris rapae L. · 2010

• positive
  Non-host vegetable extracts reduced adult butterfly selection response to cabbage.
• positive
  Non-host vegetable extracts significantly reduced butterfly egg numbers on cabbage seedlings.

Comparative effect of integrated pest management and farmers' standard pest control practice for managing insect pests on cabbage (Brassica spp.) · 2011

• positive
  Three neem plus three DiPel applications reduced cabbage pest populations and damage compared with standard practice.

  compared with standard practice

Influence of weeding regime and neem seed extract on the population of insect pests and yield of cabbage in the Guinea savannah zone · 2011

• positive
  Ten percent neem seed extract protected cabbage against pest damage better than five percent extract, Karate, two percent extract and water control.

  compared with 5% NSE, Karate, 2% NSE and watertreated control

Influence of weeding regime and neem seed extract on the population of insect pests and yield of cabbage in the Guinea savannah zone · 2011

• positive
  Ten percent neem seed extract protected cabbage better against pest damage than other treatments.

  compared with 5% NSE, Karate, 2% NSE and watertreated control

The Effects of Extracts of Lantana camara (L.) and Azadirachta indica (A. Juss) on the Population Dynamics of Plutella xylostella, Brevicoryne brassicae and Hellula undalis on Cabbage · 2012

• positive
  Spraying plant extracts significantly reduced pest numbers relative to control plants.

  compared with control plants

cited by 1 paper here

Evaluation of Melia azedarach Linn Croton macrostachys Hochst and Schinus molle Linn Plant Extracts against Cabbage Aphid Brevicoryne brassicae Linn and their Natural Enemies Diaeretiella rapae (Mintosh) and Hippodamia tredecimpunctata Linn · 2012

• positive
  Plant extract treatment significantly decreased the number of infested cabbage plants and aphid population in the field compared with control plots.

  compared with control plot

cites 2 papers here

A study of the efficacy of Australian phytochemicals encapsulated in clay nanoparticles as pesticides against Helicoverpa armigera (Hübner) and Myzus persicae (Sulzer) · 2012

• positive
  Citral adsorbed onto acetic acid activated bentonite gave the least damage to broccoli leaves, the greatest antifeedant protection among the materials tested against Heliocoverpa armigera larvae.

  compared with materials tested

• positive
  Neem gave the highest percentage mortality of Heliocoverpa armigera, followed by citral adsorbed on acetic acid activated bentonite.

  compared with citral adsorbed on acetic acid activated bentonite

• positive
  Gamma terpinene, terpinen-4-ol and neem seed extract nanoformulations caused a high percentage of aphid mortality at 1500 ppm on infested broccoli plants.

Antifeeding activity of Vitex trifolia extracts against third-instar larvae of Plutella xylostella · 2012

• positive
  Ethyl acetate extract reduced P. xylostella larvae on cabbage by 72.76% after three days.

Field Evaluation of Plant Extracts for the Control of Diamond Moth (Plutella xylostella Linnaeus) Infesting Cabbage (Brassica oleracea Linn) · 2014

• positive
  Z. officinales extract controlled P. xylostella larvae at all tested concentrations.
• positive
  L. camara extract was as effective as Deltamethrin against adult P. xylostella at different concentrations and hours.

  compared with Deltamethrin

The insecticidal potential of Foeniculum vulgareMill., Pimpinella anisum L. and Caryophillus aromaticus L. to control aphid on kale plants · 2015

• positive
  Clove extract at 10% yielded 37% aphid nymph mortality.
• positive
  Pot tests also indicated efficacy of clove extract and fennel oil against aphid nymphs.

Treatment and post-treatment effects of neem leaves extracts on Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) · 2015

• positive
  Neem-treated cabbage leaves induced 1.67–6.67% mortality of third-instar P. xylostella larvae after 24 h.
• positive
  Adult emergence after neem extract treatment was 19.44 ± 6.81 to 20.55 ± 5.38%, below the controls and insecticide treatments.

  compared with the controls and insecticide treatments

cites 1 paper here

Combination of resistant cultivars, botanical insecticides, and biological control for Plutella xylostella management on cabbage · 2015

• positive
  Ruby Ball with A. pyrifolium extract increased P. xylostella mortality above 85%.

Feeding preference of Plutella xylostella for leaves treated with plant extracts · 2016

• positive
  Aqueous T. silvatica extract had the lowest larval feeding preference, 0.113, among extracts.

  compared with other extracts

• positive
  Methanolic T. silvatica extract had the lowest larval feeding preference, 0.06, among extracts.

  compared with other extracts

Exploitation of Selected Plant Based Insecticides for Field Management and Control of Aphids in Organic Cabbage Production · 2017

• positive
  All tested extracts and mixtures significantly decreased aphid populations in both seasons.
• positive
  Extracts reduced infestation comparably to the synthetic insecticide.

  compared with synthetic insecticide

INSECTICIDAL ACTIVITY OF PIPER ADUNCUM FRUIT AND TEPHROSIA VOGELII LEAF MIXED FORMULATIONS AGAINST PLUTELLA XYLOSTELLA (L.) (LEPIDOPTERA: PLUTELLIDAE) · 2018

• positive
  WP formulation killed P. xylostella larvae at LC95 0.37%.
• positive
  WP formulation had a maximum antifeedant effect of 86.23%.

Effect of Noni Fruit Extract (Morinda citrifolia L.) And Application Time To Control Crocidolomia binotalis Zell. On Cabbage Plant · 2019

• positive
  Noni fruit extract at 10 ppm applied before the pest was infested gave the highest mortality rate of C. binotalis larvae, 100%.
• no effect
  Noni fruit extract had no significant effect on mortality of C. binotalis larvae.

EFEKTIVITAS PERASAN DAUN Lantana camara Linn. TERHADAP MORTALITAS LARVA Plutella maculipennis Curt. · 2019

• positive
  At 1% concentration, Lantana leaf extract produced the highest Plutella larval mortality, 75%.
• positive
  At 0,2% concentration, Lantana leaf extract produced the lowest Plutella larval mortality, 15%.

Dual ecosystem services from non-food crop vegetation: benefits for cabbage pest management · 2019

• positive
  A. conyzoides extract at 5% and 10% was as effective as emamectin benzoate against both pests in Ghana.

  compared with emamectin benzoate insecticide

• negative
  The T. triangulare extract was inactive against both pests in Ghana.

Evaluation of selected botanical extracts against cabbage aphids (Brevicoryne brassicae L.) · 2019

• positive
  Second spray of Neem seed kernel extract reduced aphid population by 74.08%.
• positive
  Second spray of Tobacco leaf extract reduced aphid population by 68.77%.
• positive
  First spray of Neem seed kernel extract reduced aphid population by 49.06%.
• positive
  Second spray of Pongum seed kernel extract reduced aphid population by 69.12%.
• positive
  First spray of Tobacco leaf extract reduced aphid population by 42.06%.
• positive
  First spray of Neem oil reduced aphid population by 48.60%.
• positive
  First spray of Pongum seed kernel extract reduced aphid population by 41.40%.
• positive
  Second spray of Neem oil reduced aphid population by 71.80%.

Agroecological Pest Management Strategies at D-Town Farm · 2019

• positive
  Neem reduced caterpillar abundance in kale.
• positive
  Neem significantly reduced the percentage of damaged leaves in kale.

Study the effect of some alcoholic plant extracts on inhibition the egg hatching and its biological effects on the subsequent stages of Teranychus urticae Koch · 2020

• positive
  Cauliflower extract at all concentrations led to larvae from a few hatching eggs dying immediately after hatching.

  compared with comparison treatments

• positive
  Cabbage extract at high concentrations resulted in dead larvae from hatched eggs.

  compared with comparison treatments

Insecticidal Efficacy of Syzygium aromaticum, Tephrosia vogelii and Croton dichogamus Extracts against Plutella xylostella and Trichoplusia ni on Brassica oleracea crop in Northern Tanzania. · 2020

• positive
  The 10% extract concentration was more effective at reducing insect populations than 1% and 5%.

  compared with 1% and 5 % concentration

• positive
  Aqueous plant extracts significantly reduced T. ni larvae versus negative controls.

  compared with negative controls

• positive
  The 10% extract concentration was more effective at reducing insect damage than 1% and 5%.

  compared with 1% and 5 % concentration

cites 1 paper here

Toxicity and feeding inhibition of neem leaf extract (Azadirachta indica) against Plutella xylostella larvae on cabbage · 2020

• positive
  Neem extract inhibited larval feeding, with R2 of 0.96.
• positive
  Neem extract changed larvae from bright green to pale green and made them short and swollen.
• positive
  Neem leaf extract had an LC50 of 20.73% for Plutella larvae.

5. Neem as a cost-effective and potent biopesticide against the diamondback moth Plutella xylostella L. (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) and the cabbage webworm Hellula undalis F. (Lepidoptera: Crambidae) · 2020

• positive
  Neem plots had the least cabbage webworm population.

Bio-efficacy of botanical pesticides against mealy cabbage aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae L.) and bio-safety against its natural enemies in cruciferous vegetable ecosystem of Kashmir · 2020

• positive
  The text also reports 22.92% natural-enemy mortality for Artemisia leaf extract at 3%.
• negative
  Artemisia leaf extract at 3% was associated with 35.26% natural-enemy mortality.

Effect of Bioinsectiside Extract of Gynura procumbens L. Leaves For Control of Cabbage Copper Pests (Crocidolomia binotalis Zell.) · 2020

• positive
  Gynura extract significantly affected cabbage head caterpillar mortality.

Efficacy of chitin synthesis inhibitors on crucifer leaf webber, Crocidolomia binotalis (Zell) in cabbage under field condition · 2021

• positive
  Neem oil eliminated 45 percent of the webber population in 2017-18.
• positive
  Neem oil eliminated 55 percent of the webber population in 2018-19.

Utilizing local plant extracts to control Diamondback moth in round cabbage · 2021

• positive
  Chili extract had significantly low diamondback moth abundance.
• no effect
  Garlic extract and control did not differ significantly in diamondback moth abundance.

  compared with control treatment

Aqueous extracts from Syzygium aromaticum, Tephrosia vogelii and Croton dichogamus provide environmentally benign control of Crocidolomia binotalis on Brassica oleracea crop in the fields in Northern Tanzania · 2021

• positive
  Five percent mixed extract lowered pest population relative to individual extracts in weeks 3 to 5.

  compared with aqueous extracts from the individual plants

• positive
  Five percent mixed extracts lowered B. oleracea damage comparably to synthetic pesticide across weeks 1 to 5.

  compared with synthetic pesticide

Aqueous extracts from Syzygium aromaticum, Tephrosia vogelii and Croton dichogamus provide environmentally benign control of Crocidolomia binotalis on Brassica oleracea crop in the fields in Northern Tanzania · 2021

• positive
  Individual extracts at 10% caused less cabbage damage than at 5 and 1%.

  compared with 5 and 1% concentrations of the extracts

• positive
  Individual extracts at 1 and 5% reduced cabbage damage compared with negative controls.

  compared with negative controls

• positive
  Mixed extracts at 5% significantly lowered cabbage damage, comparably to synthetic pesticide in weeks 1–5.

  compared with synthetic pesticide

Antifeeding and Oviposition Deterrent Effect of Ludwigia spp. (Onagraceae) against Plutella xylostella (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) · 2022

• positive
  L. longifolia extracts were among the best at interfering with pest feeding and oviposition host choice.

cites 2 papers here

Anti-Ovipositor Power of Jayanti Plant (Sesbania sesban) for Integrated Control of Cabbage Pest (Plutella xylostella) · 2022

• positive
  At 478.63 to 1283.88 ppm, Sesbania extract inhibited Plutella egg laying by 50 to 100% on cabbage.
• no effect
  At 1.83 to 2.14 ppm, Sesbania extract did not inhibit Plutella egg laying on cabbage.

Plant protection module on management of diamondback moth, Plutella xylostella and other lepidopteran pests in cabbage · 2022

• positive
  The spraying of botanicals, bioagents and safer insecticides reduced damage caused by DBM in cabbage fields.

  compared with farmers' practice

Evaluation of Some Botanical Extracts and Chemical Insecticides against Cabbage Aphids, Brevicoryne brassicae L. (Hemiptera: Aphididae) on Cabbage (Brassicae oleracea) in West Shoa of Oromia, Ethiopia · 2023

• positive
  Lemon extract caused greater than 65% aphid nymph and adult mortality within three days.

  compared with botanicals tested

Effects of Bio-rational Insecticides on Diamondback Moth (Plutella xylostella L.) and Cabbage Aphid (Brevicoryne brassicae L.) on Cabbage · 2023

• positive
  P. dodecandra extract reduced aphid colonies to 0.16.

  compared with control group

cites 2 papers here

Application of Turmeric Extract Botanical Insecticide On Feeding Activity And Mortality Of Spodoptera Litura Larvae · 2023

• positive
  Turmeric extract on cabbage leaves reduced feeding by instar 2 larvae.
• positive
  Turmeric extract on cabbage leaves reduced feeding by instar 3 larvae.
• positive
  Turmeric extract at 16% affected mortality of instar 2 and 3 larvae.

Uso do extracto de tabaco como pesticida para o combate às lagartas e pulgões da couve: estudo de caso do posto administrativo de Matsinho · 2023

• positive
  Tobacco extracts prepared at 0.1 kg/l, undiluted and diluted by half, were efficient in combating cabbage caterpillars and aphids.

NSECTICIDAL AACTIVITIES OF THE AQUEOUS EXTRACTS OF CHROMOLAENA ODORATA LEAVES AND ANACARDIUM OCCIDENTALE NUTSHELL LIQUID AGAINST INSECT PESTS OF CABBAGE AND ITS EFFECT ON YIELD · 2023

• positive
  Botanicals outperformed controls for ant populations.

  compared with control

• positive
  Botanical treatments reduced aphid populations more than controls.

  compared with control

Bioactivity of extracts of Ocimum campechianum in the development of Ascia monuste orseis · 2024

• positive
  The crude extract and DCM fraction decreased caterpillar feeding on cabbage.
• positive
  The extracts increased adult deformation to 50%.
• positive
  The extracts increased larval mortality to 90%.

Metarhizium anisopliae Metsch. (Moniliales: Moniliaceae) and Aglaia odorata Lour. (Sapindales: Maliaceae) leaf extract: a potent biopesticide cocktail for cabbage leaf caterpillar management · 2024

• positive
  Incorporating 0.20-1.00% Ao-LE improved P. xylostella mortality compared with M. anisopliae alone.

  compared with M. anisopliae alone

Comparative efficacy of some selected chemicals and biopesticides against diamond backmoth (Plutella xylostella L.) on cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata) · 2024

• positive
  Neem oil had larval populations of 3.85 and 3.26.
• positive
  Tobacco leaf extract had larval populations of 3.90 and 3.47.

Efficacy of aqueous extracts from three plants in controlling cabbage aphid [Brevicoryne brassicae L. (Hemiptera: Aphididae)] on field-grown cabbage (Brassica oleraceae L.) · 2024

• positive
  At 45 DAT, 30% bottle gourd leaf extract decreased aphid infestation by 28.26%.
• positive
  At 60 DAT, 30% bottle gourd leaf extract decreased aphid infestation by 46.83%.

cites 1 paper here

Goatweed Flower Extract (Ageratum conyzoides L.) as A Botanical Insecticide for Pest Control Crocidolomia binotalis Z. · 2024

• positive
  Goatweed extract inhibited pest pupation.

Metarhizium anisopliae Metsch. (Moniliales: Moniliaceae) and Aglaia odorata Lour. (Sapindales: Maliaceae) leaf extract: a potent biopesticide cocktail for cabbage leaf caterpillar management · 2024

• positive
  The combination of M. anisopliae at 107 conidia/mL and 1.00% Ao-LE gave the lowest LT50 of 2.16 days.
• positive
  Incorporating 0.20-1.00% Ao-LE improved P. xylostella mortality compared with M. anisopliae alone.

  compared with M. anisopliae alone

Management of diamondback moth (DBM) Plutella xylostella (L.) by bio-pesticides and botanicals · 2024

• positive
  Neem oil gave larval control comparable to Bacillus thuringiensis.

  compared with Bacillus thuringiensis @ 1.5 kg/hac

Antifeedant effect of emulsifiable concentrate formulation of Ageratum conyzoides (L.) (Asteraceae) extracts against Plutella xylostella (L.) (Lepidoptera: Plutellidae) · 2024

• positive
  EC foliar extract formulation deterred diamondback moth feeding more than crude extract.

  compared with crude extracts

• positive
  Methanolic Ageratum leaf extract reduced diamondback moth larval feeding on cauliflower discs as concentration rose in both bioassays.

Efficacy of Botanical and Synthetic Insecticides in field conditions for the management of Cabbage Insect Pests at District Dadu, Sindh · 2025

• positive
  Neem extract gave the lowest botanical-treatment aphid populations.
• positive
  Neem extract gave the lowest botanical-treatment larvae populations.

Evaluation of Different Insecticides against Cabbage Butterfly, Pieris brassicae (L.), Lepidoptera: Pieridae on Broccoli · 2025

• positive
  Garlic extract-treated plots had 37.10% insect infestation.
• positive
  NSKE plus neem oil-treated plots had 38.00% insect infestation.
• positive
  Onion extract-treated plots had 40.90% insect infestation.
• positive
  Neem oil-treated plots had 34.50% insect infestation.

Field Bio-efficacy of Eco-friendly Bio-Rational Insecticides on Major Lepidopteran Pests of Cabbage · 2025

• positive
  commercial neem reduced head borer population by 70.56% in spray first.
• positive
  commercial neem reduced head borer population by 74.71% in spray second.

Incidence and Infestation Pattern of Insect Pests and Diseases in Red Cabbage (Brassica oleracea var. capitata f. rubra) under Semi Controlled Conditions · 2026

• positive
  Neem cake treatments T6 and T5 had comparatively lower infestation.

Comparative Efficacy of Botanical and Chemical Insecticides against Major Lepidopteran Pest of Cauliflower (Brassica oleracea var. botrytis L.) under Field Conditions · 2026

• positive
  Tobacco leaf extract lowered cauliflower leaf damage by 63.46% over control.

  compared with control

• positive
  Botanical treatments significantly reduced pest infestation relative to the untreated control.

  compared with untreated control