Chemical composition of Rosmarinus officinalis (Lamiaceae) essential oils and evaluation of their toxicity against Bruchus rufimanus (Coleoptera: Chrysomelidae: Bruchinae) in Morocco

Control methods used to limit field losses caused by Bruchus rufimanus Boheman, 1833 consist of synthetic insecticides that pose health risks to farmers, consumers and the environment. In an attempt to find safer alternatives, we screened essential oils from the leaves of Rosmarinus officinalis collected in the Middle Atlas and Loukkos regions of Morocco in the laboratory as natural fumigants against B. rufimanus. These essential oils were...