Synthesis and Characterization of the Nanoemulsion Formulations of some Insecticides and their Evaluation against the Green Peach Aphid, Myzus persicae (Sulzer) (Homoptera: Aphididae) | ||
| Journal of Plant Protection and Pathology | ||
| Article 12, Volume 16, Issue 3, March 2025, Pages 187-193 PDF (968.59 K) | ||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||
| DOI: 10.21608/jppp.2025.364213.1320 | ||
| Authors | ||
| M. M. R. Attia; A. A. E. Darwish* ; M. A. F. Abuzeid | ||
| Plant Protection Department, Faculty of Agriculture, Damanhour University, Egypt | ||
| Abstract | ||
| This study investigates the synthesis, characterization, and efficacy of nanoemulsions formulated from four insecticides i. e., acetamiprid, alpha-cypermethrin, malathion, and abamectin against the green peach aphid, Myzus persicae. The droplet sizes of the nanoemulsions were found to be within the ideal nanometric size range (111.52 nm for acetamiprid, 84.32 nm for alpha-cypermethrin, 94.35 nm for malathion, and 56.43 nm for abamectin), enhancing their surface area and bioavailability. The polydispersity indices (PDI) of the formulations indicated high monodispersity, with values less than 0.3, ensuring uniformity in droplet size distribution. The viscosity measurements confirmed the suitability of the nanoemulsions for agricultural application, with low values facilitating easy spraying and uniform coverage. Stability tests showed no signs of phase separation or degradation under extreme conditions, and zeta potential values indicated the formulations' stability. Toxicity testing in laboratory bioassays revealed a significant enhancement in insecticidal activity when nanoemulsions were compared to conventional formulations. After 24 hours, LC50 values for nanoemulsions of acetamiprid, alpha-cypermethrin, malathion, and abamectin were 1.37-, 1.49-, 1.38-, and 1.27-fold lower, respectively, than their normal counterparts. After 48 hours, these values decreased further, with nanoemulsions achieving 1.28- to 1.48-fold increases in toxicity. Field trials also demonstrated the superior performance of nanoemulsions, with acetamiprid showing the highest reduction in M. persicae populations, followed by abamectin, malathion, and alpha-cypermethrin. These findings highlight the potential of nanoemulsion formulations to significantly improve the efficacy of insecticides, offering a promising strategy for integrated pest management with minimal environmental impact. | ||
| Keywords | ||
| Myzus persicae; acetamiprid; alpha-cypermethrin; abamectin; malathion nanoemulsion | ||
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