Insecticidal potential of essential oil and its major constituent 1,8-cineole against Zeller and Zeller (Pyralidae).

The aim of this study was to investigate the insecticidal properties of essential oil derived from leaves and its main component, 1,8-cineole, against two significant pests of stored dates, and (Pyralidae). The impact of the treatment on the sensory characteristics of date fruits was assessed to verify the complete absence of off-odours and off-flavours. Gas chromatography - mass spectrometry analysis of essential oil revealed that the primary compound was 1,8-cineole (74.