DOI: 10.36347/sjavs.2020.v07i09.003

Pages: 215-218

Over the years, extensive use of commercially available synthetic pesticides against phytophagous insects has led to their bioaccumulation in the environment causing increased resistance and reduction in soil biodiversity. Further, 97% of the applied pesticides enter the various environmental resources as a result of run-off, exposing the farmers as well as consumers of the agricultural produce to severe health issues. Therefore, growing attention has been given toward the development of alternate environmentally friendly pesticides/insecticides that would aid an efficient pest management system and also prevent chronic exposures leading to diseases. One such strategy is, the use of Garlic (Allium Sativum), Green Chili Pepper (Capsicum frutescens), Clove(Syzygium aromaticum), Ginger(Zingiber officinale) active ingredients which exhibit agro-medicinal properties conferring insecticidal as well as Antibacterial [1], Antifungal [2], E. coli and Pseudomonas solanacearum [3], antimicrobial, Antioxidant, harmful microorganisms properties.which has been established as a pivotal insecticidal ingredient. It acts as an antifeedant, repellent, and repugnant agent and induces sterility in insects. This review discusses, key Garlic, Green Chili Pepper, Clove, Ginger pesticidal components, their active functional ingredients along with recent strategies, to provide controlled release of the active ingredients and to improve their stability and sustainability.