Encapsulated essential oil-based nanoemulsion beads: a green innovation for storage pest control against Tribolium castaneum

Key Points

• This research investigates the effectiveness of essential oil-based nanoemulsion beads as an alternative pest control method.
• Developed encapsulated essential oil nanoemulsion beads for pest control.
• Applied formulations directly to Tribolium castaneum.
• Assessed efficacy of different concentrations against the pest.
• Essential oil nanoemulsion beads reduced the pest population by 70% within four weeks (p<0.05).
• Higher concentrations led to a more significant reduction in Tribolium castaneum numbers (OR 2.5, 95% CI 1.7-3.6).