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The Apiaceae family, known for aromatic plants producing bioactive essential oils (EOs), holds significance across sectors, including agrochemicals. This study evaluated the insecticidal potential of four Apiaceae EOs from <i>Crithmum maritimum L.</i>, <i>Trachyspermum ammi</i> (L.) Sprague ex Turrill, <i>Smyrnium olusatrum</i> L., and <i>Elwendia persica</i> (Boiss.) Pimenov and Kljuykov against various significant storage pests (<i>Sitophilus oryzae</i> (L.), <i>Trogoderma granarium</i> Everts, <i>Rhyzopertha dominica</i> (F.), <i>Tribolium castaneum</i> (Herbst), <i>T. confusum</i> Jacquelin du Val, <i>Oryzaephilus surinamensis</i> (L.), <i>Alphitobius diaperinus</i> (Panzer), <i>Acarus siro</i> L., and <i>Tenebrio molitor</i> L.) on wheat. Insect mortality rates were monitored at intervals of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, and 7 days. <i>Smyrnium olusatrum</i> EO exhibited the highest efficacy, followed by <i>T. ammi</i>, <i>C. maritimum</i>, and <i>E. persica</i> EOs, although efficacy varied by species, developmental stage, and concentration. Notably, complete mortality occurred for several pests at 1000 ppm of <i>S. olusatrum</i> and <i>T. ammi</i> EOs. Gas chromatography–mass spectrometry (GC–MS) analysis revealed key compounds in these EOs, including myrcene, germacrone, and curzerene in <i>S. olusatrum</i> EO, and thymol, γ-terpinene, and p-cymene in <i>T. ammi</i> EO. These findings emphasize their potential as botanical insecticides. <i>Smyrnium olusatrum</i> and <i>T. ammi</i> EOs emerge as promising eco-friendly pest management options due to their efficacy, highlighted compound composition, and availability of biomass from both wild and cultivated sources.