Psoroptes cuniculi

Table 1. Acaricidal activity of essential oil, linalool and artificial mixture from Lavandula angustifolia on Psoroptes cuniculi.

Studies into the method of action of essential oils as insect repellents are currently underway that may further help in the development of new products. Recently, the results of an investigation were reported on the method of action of the acaricidal properties of Lavandula angustifolia Miller essential oil and of linalool (60), one of its main components, against Psoroptes cuniculi [195]. The study confirms the anti-mite properties of lavender essential oil and of linalool (60) by inhalation, indicating an additional route for possible use of these substances both for prophylactic and therapeutic purposes. Also, the method of action of the toxicity of citrus peel oils to several insect species has recently been investigated [196]. The results indicated that an efficient way to use citrus peel essential oils to control insects would be as a fumigant in relatively enclosed or air-tight systems. 

Fichi, G., Flamini, G., Zaralli, L.J., Perrucci, S. 2007. Ef cacy of an essentifal oil of Cinnamomum zeylani-cum against Psoroptes cuniculi. 14 227-231. 

Perrucci S, Macchioni G, Cioni PL, Flamini G, Morelli I (1995) Structure/activity relationship of some natural monoterpenes as acaricides against Psoroptes cuniculi. J Nat Prod... 

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