Journal of Entomological Research
SCOPUSWeb of Science
  • Year: 2024
  • Volume: 48
  • Issue: 4

First-hand report on the larvicidal potential of Zanthoxylum acanthopodium leaf extract against Corcyra cephalonica (stantoin)

  • Author:
  • Aquiny Befairlyne T. Mawthoh, Devina Seram*, Konthoujam Ambedkar Singh, Haobijam James Watt1
  • Total Page Count: 6
  • Page Number: 557 to 562

1Department of Agricultural Economics and Extension, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara - 144 411, Punjab, India

Department of Entomology, School of Agriculture, Lovely Professional University, Phagwara-144 411, Punjab, India

*Corresponding authors' E-mail : devnah@gmail.com

Online published on 20 December, 2024.

Abstract

The current work was aimed at evaluating the potential of aqueous (ZAE) and ethyl acetate (ZEA) extracts of Zanthoxylum acanthopodium leaves against rice moth larvae. Six different concentrations (1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6%) including control were prepared and tested through topical application method. The larval mortality (%) was recorded at 24, 48, 72, and 96 h. Both the extracts demonstrated larvicidal activity; however solvent extract exhibited a more balanced and potent lethal effect compared to aqueous extract.

Keywords

Biopesticide, Insecticidal activity, Lepidopterans, Rutaceae, Zanthoxylum acanthopodium, Zero hunger