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Abstract The objectives of the present study were to determine the fumigant, repellent and contact effects of basil, Ocimum basilicum, fenugreek, Trigonella foenumgraecum and garlic, Allium sativum as essential oils (EOs) against Callosobruchus maculatus and Tyrophagus putrescentiae. In view of the importance of using the natural enemies as a biological control in IPM programs, the impact of EOs on the Hymenoptera parasitoid, Anisopteromalus calandrae and the predator mite, Cheyletus malaccensis were evaluated. Also, the effect of EOs on the biology of tested arthropods in terms of reproductive potential and adult emergence. Finally, the biochemical response of C. |