The Application and Challenges of Essential Oils as Natural Pesticides

Authors

  • Aishah Mohd Marsin Department of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Ida Idayu Muhamad IJN-UTM Cardiovasular Engineering Centre, Institute of Human Centered Engineering (iHumEn), Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Siti Nor Syairah Anis School of Biological Sciences, Universiti Sains Malaysia, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
  • Wen Ching Liew Department of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia
  • Noer Hartini Dolhaji Faculty of Plantation and Agrotechnology, Universiti Teknologi MARA, 77300 UiTM, Jasin, Melaka, Malaysia
  • Nurul Asmak Md Lazim Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37934/sea.2.1.114

Keywords:

Essential oil, natural pesticides, side effect, soil quality

Abstract

Throughout nowadays era, humans and the environment have been exposed to various chemicals from high-technology systems. Among those, the substances that could affect human health, disrupt the environment, and soil quality are pesticides. Pesticides are used to protect crops and livestock from pest infestations. However, improper usage or higher dosages used to kill insects might also pose potential risks to food safety, living creatures, soil performance, and humans. Essential oils (EO) were known as natural pesticides without the addition of dangerous chemicals. However, the issue arises when it involves human health and environmental risks with the wrong dosage of EO and concentration used in pesticides. Therefore, this article aims to elaborate on the nature of essential oils as natural pesticides, their classification, the potential risks of EO, and future perspectives on the usage of EO as natural pesticides. It is also suggested for biopesticides in the future.

Author Biographies

Aishah Mohd Marsin, Department of Bioprocess and Polymer Engineering, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Faculty of Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 UTM, Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia

aishah@kkpsa.edu.my

Nurul Asmak Md Lazim, Faculty of Chemical and Energy Engineering, Universiti Teknologi Malaysia, 81310 Johor Bahru, Johor

nurulasmak89@gmail.com

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Published

2024-08-25

How to Cite

Mohd Marsin, A. ., Muhamad, I. I., Anis, S. N. S. ., Liew, W. C., Dolhaji, N. H. ., & Md Lazim, N. A. (2024). The Application and Challenges of Essential Oils as Natural Pesticides. Journal of Soil, Environment & Agroecology, 2(1), 1–14. https://doi.org/10.37934/sea.2.1.114

Issue

Vol. 2 No. 1: Sept (2024)

Section

Articles