Bioactivity of a Fraction Rich in Linoleic Acid of Ricinus communis L. (Euphorbiaceae) Leaves against the Yellow Sugarcane Aphid, Sipha flava (Hemiptera: Aphididae)

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The inappropriate use of synthetic chemical pesticides to combat pest insects has caused worldwide alarm due to its negative effects on the environment and the health of living beings. That is why new alternatives explore the use of botanical extracts for the control of agricultural pests, which can be less toxic and friendly to the environment.

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