Toxic and repellent activities of short-chain saturated fatty acids mixture and cinnamon essential oil against three stored product beetle species

Key Points

• Toxic and repellent activities significantly affect three stored product beetle species, enhancing pest management strategies.
• The study shows a notable 80% reduction in beetle activity after treatment with fatty acids and cinnamon oil.
• Analysis demonstrated the effectiveness of short-chain saturated fatty acids as a viable pest management method.
• These findings suggest that combining these natural substances may lead to safer pest control alternatives.