Antitermitic activity of plant essential oils and their major constituents against termite Odontotermes assamensis Holmgren (Isoptera: Termitidae) of North East India

► Antitermitic potential of plant derived essential oils were investigated for their termiticidal activities against termites. ► Strong termiticidal activity was observed with the essential oils of lemongrass (Cymbopogon citratus). ► The finding shows a synergistic effect of the constituents present in essential oil.