Assessment reveals insecticidal toxicity of iron oxide nanoparticles from marine macroalgae against lepidopteran and dipteran insects, suggesting sustainable pest control.
Background and aim The use of synthetic pesticides presents environmental and health hazards, necessitating the development of environmentally sustainable alternatives. This study seeks to synthesize and assess the insecticidal effectiveness of iron oxide nanoparticles obtained from the green seaweed Ulva lactuca against different instars of lepidopteran and dipteran insects.
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