AVALIAÇÃO DA ATIVIDADE INSETICIDA DO LAPACHOL CONTRA A LAGARTA Spodoptera Frugiperda

Abstract

Spodoptera Frugiperda, known as the fall armyworm, is one of the main insect pests that attack various agricultural crops in Brazil. It is considered one of the most harmful caterpillars, as it attacks plants in both the vegetative and reproductive stages. Given the extent of damage that this caterpillar causes to the agricultural area, the present work seeks to investigate the insecticidal action of lapachol and its derivative, β-lapachona, as an alternative in combating this caterpillar Spodoptera Frugiperda. These organic compounds are of natural origin, therefore, they offer less risk to the health of the people who handle them, and also to the environment when compared to synthetic insecticides. In this sense, the main result expected from carrying out this project is the production of a scientific study that presents the potential use of lapachol in combating the caterpillar Spodoptera Frugiperda.