Insecticidal Activity of Ricinus communis Leaf Extracts Against Bactrocera zonata and Bactrocera cucurbitae: Identification of Potential Bioactive Compounds
Simple Summary This study evaluated the insecticidal potential of R. communis leaf extracts against the major agricultural pests Bactrocera cucurbitae (Coquillett), and the peach fruit fly Bactrocera zonata (Coquillett) (Diptera: Tephritidae). The methanol and ethyl acetate fractions demonstrated the highest bioactivit...