https://semarakilmu.com.my/journals/index.php/sea <p><strong>Journal of Soil, Environment &amp; Agroecology (SEA)</strong> is a peer-reviewed journal that aims to provide a platform for publishing high-quality research articles, reviews, and short communications on the transdisciplinary areas of soil science, environment and agroecology. The journal aims to publish research that promotes sustainable and resilient food systems that integrate the social, ecological, and economic dimensions of responsible and ethical food production and consumption. </p> <h3><strong>EVENTS UPDATE</strong><br /><br /><strong>Semarak International Research Article Competition 2024 III </strong>(SIRAC 2024 III)</h3> <p><a href="https://submit.confbay.com/conf/sirac2024_3"><strong><img src="https://akademiabaru.com/submit/public/site/images/nurulain/sirac-iii.png" alt="" width="931" height="470" /></strong></a></p> <div class="tribe-events-schedule tribe-clearfix">Welcome to our esteemed research article competition! We’re thrilled to invite scholars, researchers, and practitioners worldwide to showcase their groundbreaking [...] <a href="https://submit.confbay.com/conf/sirac2024_3"><strong>READ MORE &gt;&gt;</strong></a></div> Semarak Ilmu Publishing en-US Journal of Soil, Environment & Agroecology 3030-5497 https://semarakilmu.com.my/journals/index.php/sea/article/view/9882 <p>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.</p> Aishah Mohd Marsin Ida Idayu Muhamad Siti Nor Syairah Anis Wen Ching Liew Noer Hartini Dolhaji Nurul Asmak Md Lazim Copyright (c) 2024 Journal of Soil, Environment & Agroecology 2024-08-25 2024-08-25 2 1 1 14 10.37934/sea.2.1.114