Use of allicin as insect repellent and insecticidein agricultural crops

摘要

The invention provides methods for: (a) protecting agricultural crops, particularly fruits and vegetables, against insects, by treating the crops with allicin prior to harvesting; (b) protecting fruits and vegetables from decay and extending the shelf life thereof by treating the fruits and vegetables with allicin after harvesting; and (c) repelling insects such as ants or insects that attack agricultural crops from an object or an area, which comprises treating the object or area with a repelling effective amount of allicin.