(E)-Anethole microspheres as an alternative insecticide in funnel traps

Pyrethroids are the insecticides most commonly used inside traps, and the lack of alternatives poses the risk of pests developing resistance. In this paper we present two (E)-anethole formulations (spray drying (SD) and oil emulsion entrapment (OEE) processes) that provide a controlled release of their bioactive ingredient in the vapour phase with insecticidal potential in funnel traps.