Natural insecticide made from compound found in garlic and spearmint kills bean beetles effectively

EngineeringNews newsroom brief · 2h ago · 1 min read · via phys.org

In an effort to develop more environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic insecticides, researchers from Kyushu University have developed and tested a new insecticide made from compounds derived from garlic and spearmint.

In an effort to develop more environmentally friendly alternatives to synthetic insecticides, researchers from Kyushu University have developed and tested a new insecticide made from compounds derived from garlic and spearmint. This story matters for Science & Discovery readers tracking engineering. Reported by phys.org. Read the full original at the source link below.

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