Toxicity of Jatropha curcas extract for alternative control of Maconellicoccus hirsutus

Abstract

Maconellicoccus hirsutus causes serious damage to fruit production, plant ornamentals, and vegetables. This damage is caused by toxic saliva released by the insect that causes malformation of shoots and leaves, and wrinkling of apical growth. It is controlled by products synthetics that have effects harmful to animals, the environment