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VOL. 9, ISSUE 8 (2024)
Evaluation of pesticidal efficacy of methanolic extracts of Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves and Eugenia caryophyllata fruit buds against the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae
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Ishrath Begum, Mahesh Lingakari, Madhavi Maddala
Abstract

This study explores the pesticidal efficacy of methanolic extracts from Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves and Eugenia caryophyllata dry fruit buds against the rice weevil, Sitophilus oryzae. The extracts were prepared by soaking dried, powdered plant parts in methanol, followed by filtration and evaporation. Various concentrations of the extracts were tested in fumigant bioassays, with mortality rates recorded over four days. E. camaldulensis extracts demonstrated a dose-dependent effect, achieving an 87.11% mortality rate at 500 ppm. The LC50 value for E. camaldulensis was calculated to be 225.04 ppm, with a regression equation of y = 0.1565x + 14.781 and an R² value of 0.902, indicating a strong correlation between concentration and mortality.

In comparison, E. caryophyllata extracts exhibited a higher efficacy, achieving complete mortality at 500 ppm. The LC50 value for E. caryophyllata was determined to be 45.65 ppm, with a regression equation of y = 0.1142x + 44.787 and an R² value of 0.9656, indicating an even stronger correlation. The lower LC50 value of E. caryophyllata highlights its superior pesticidal properties compared to E. camaldulensis. These findings suggest that both E. camaldulensis and E. caryophyllata extracts have significant potential as alternatives to synthetic pesticides for managing S. oryzae infestations.
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Pages:60-63
How to cite this article:
Ishrath Begum, Mahesh Lingakari, Madhavi Maddala "Evaluation of pesticidal efficacy of methanolic extracts of <i>Eucalyptus</i> <i>camaldulensis</i> leaves and <i>Eugenia caryophyllata</i> fruit buds against the rice weevil, <i>Sitophilus oryzae</i>". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 9, Issue 8, 2024, Pages 60-63
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