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<p>The polyphagous <i>Bactrocera</i> species, including <i>Bactrocera dorsalis</i> (Hendel), are highly invasive insects among fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) that infest fruits and vegetables worldwide, causing significant annual economic losses and posing serious threats to food security. Recent studies indicate that methyl eugenol, a plant-derived phenylpropanoid, is widely used as an insect attractant for sustainable pest management through mass trapping, aiming to eradicate or reduce populations of <i>B. dorsalis</i> on affected crops. This review offers an overview of the natural production of methyl eugenol from clove tree (<i>Syzygium aromaticum</i> (L.) Merr. &amp; L.M. Perry) leaves, the progress in synthesizing methyl eugenol from eugenol—an essential oil component like clove tree leaf oil—and its potential as an insect attractant, as well as its impact on the behavioral responses of <i>Bactrocera</i> species within integrated pest management strategies to control <i>B. dorsalis</i> populations. Additionally, the review discusses the advantages and challenges associated with extracting essential oils, such as eugenol-rich oils from clove tree leaves. Finally, it underscores the importance of continued research to develop new methyl eugenol-based insect attractants, enhancing the design of reliable pest control strategies that manage <i>B. dorsalis</i> and other pests more effectively with fewer socioeconomic and environmental impacts.</p>

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Methyl eugenol derived from clove tree leaves: a comprehensive insight on extraction and synthesis techniques and application in control of Bactrocera dorsalis

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    2026年1月27日

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  • Pascal Noël Mekam,
  • Egi Agustian,
  • Joseph Blaise L. Dongmo,
  • Ghislaine M. Ndonkeu,
  • Melati Septiyanti,
  • Julienne Nguefack,
  • Yenny Meliana

摘要

The polyphagous Bactrocera species, including Bactrocera dorsalis (Hendel), are highly invasive insects among fruit flies (Diptera: Tephritidae) that infest fruits and vegetables worldwide, causing significant annual economic losses and posing serious threats to food security. Recent studies indicate that methyl eugenol, a plant-derived phenylpropanoid, is widely used as an insect attractant for sustainable pest management through mass trapping, aiming to eradicate or reduce populations of B. dorsalis on affected crops. This review offers an overview of the natural production of methyl eugenol from clove tree (Syzygium aromaticum (L.) Merr. & L.M. Perry) leaves, the progress in synthesizing methyl eugenol from eugenol—an essential oil component like clove tree leaf oil—and its potential as an insect attractant, as well as its impact on the behavioral responses of Bactrocera species within integrated pest management strategies to control B. dorsalis populations. Additionally, the review discusses the advantages and challenges associated with extracting essential oils, such as eugenol-rich oils from clove tree leaves. Finally, it underscores the importance of continued research to develop new methyl eugenol-based insect attractants, enhancing the design of reliable pest control strategies that manage B. dorsalis and other pests more effectively with fewer socioeconomic and environmental impacts.