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    • Cloves & Clove Oil Profile 

      Baker, Brian P.; Grant, Jennifer A.; Malakar-Kuenen, Raksha (New York State IPM Program, 2018)
      Clove oil is the essential oil of the clove plant, and may be derived from flower buds, leaves and stems. The principal biologically active component is eugenol. Clove oil may be used as an insecticide, fungicide or ...
    • Eugenol Profile 

      Baker, Brian P.; Grant, Jennifer A. (New York State IPM Program, 2018)
      Eugenol is a naturally occurring aromatic compound derived primarily from cloves, and used as a flavoring agent. The EPA allowed eugenol to be used as an active ingredient in minimum risk pesticides because of its long ...
    • Geranium Oil Profile 

      Baker, Brian P.; Grant, Jennifer A. (New York State IPM Program, 2018)
      Geranium oil is an essential oil primarily derived from Pelargonium graveolens, but may be extracted from other plants in the genera Geranium and Pelargonium. The oil is a mixture of various aromatics and esters. The primary ...
    • Mint and Mint Oil Profile 

      Baker, Brian P.; Grant, Jennifer A. (New York State IPM Program, 2018)
      Mint and mint oils are a class of active ingredients derived from selected members of the plant genus Mentha. Primary sources include cornmint, peppermint, and spearmint. Active substances contained in the plants and ...
    • Rosemary & Rosemary Oil Profile 

      Baker, Brian P.; Grant, Jennifer A. (New York State IPM Program, 2018)
      Rosemary, a widely used culinary herb, and rosemary oil are derived from the evergreen shrub Rosmarinus officinalis. Most rosemary oil is produced by steam distillation of the flowering tops, and is primarily composed of ...
    • Soybean Oil Profile 

      Baker, Brian P.; Grant, Jennifer A.; Malakar-Kuenen, Raksha (New York State IPM Program, 2018)
      Soybean oil is derived from Glycine max, a legume cultivated for food, feed, and industrial uses and is a common food grade oil used throughout the industry for products such as vegetable oil and mayonnaise. It is also ...
    • Thyme & Thyme Oil Profile 

      Baker, Brian P.; Grant, Jennifer A. (New York State IPM Program, 2018)
      Thyme is a commercially important herb cultivated in Mediterranean and temperate climates. The leaves, flowers, and oils extracted from the plant are widely used as food ingredients in a variety of cuisines, and therefore ...