Improving the control efficiency of the novel green botanical pesticide toosendanin by optimizing physicochemical properties

BACKGROUND: While TSN (toosendanin) has good control efficacy against agricultural pests, rapid degradation hinders its widespread application in the field. RESULTS: . Compared with the Xylene-EC formulation, the higher bioactivity and longer efficacy period of MO-EC formulation are attributed to optimized physicochemical properties. CONCLUSION: The MO-EC formulation possesses the potential to serve as a novel and alternative chemical pesticide for sustainable agricultural pest control. © 2025 Society of Chemical Industry.