Abstract

The potential of using plant material as deterrent against pest in crops, on the field and during post-harvest period, is a study that is presently gaining acceptance as a result of the indiscriminate use of chemical pesticides which has given rise to many well-known problems, including genetic resistance of pest species, toxic residues in stored products, increasing costs of application, hazards from handling and environmental pollution. This paper explores the anti-feedant properties of some of these plants and also discusses the advantages and disadvantages of using anti-feedant compounds isolated from plant material.

Key words: Secondary metabolites, plant material, deterrent.