To further our understanding of the biological effects of the
essential oils of Eugenia caryophyllus (Spreng), Ocimum basilicum
L. and Thymus vulgaris L., the following objectives were defined
in this study: (1) determine the insecticidal properties of the oils
against two-day-old A. ludens adults; (2) determine the LC50s and
LC90s of the three essential oils; and (3) determine the chemical
composition of each essential oil.