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VOL. 11, ISSUE 1 (2026)
Repellent activity of green detergents and raw vegetable extracts against Drosophila Melanogaster
Authors
Jublee talukdar, Hiyangana Das, Gitartha Borah, Debolin Das, Alakesh Barman
Abstract
This study observed the repellency effects of
green detergents (raw neem extract, vinegar, baking soda) and raw vegetable
extracts (ginger, garlic, onion) on Drosophila melanogaster. With rising
concerns about the hazards of chemical insecticides, natural and eco-friendly
repellents are gaining importance in today’s world. The results of this study
revealed moderate to maximum repellency across different treatments. Among the
green detergents, raw neem extract showed strong repellent activity, while
baking soda showed moderate but consistent results, whereas vinegar acted as an
attractant instead of repellent. Among the raw vegetable extracts, raw garlic
extract showed the highest effectiveness followed by raw ginger extract and raw
onion extract. The repellency is likely linked to bioactive compounds such as
Azadirachtin compound present in neem, sulphur containing compounds present in
garlic and onion, volatile compounds present in ginger, acidic and alkaline
properties of vinegar and baking soda respectively. The results of the study
suggest that green detergents and raw natural extracts can serve as sustainable
alternatives to chemical repellents against Drosophila melanogaster.
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Pages:571-575
How to cite this article:
Jublee talukdar, Hiyangana Das, Gitartha Borah, Debolin Das, Alakesh Barman "Repellent activity of green detergents and raw vegetable extracts against <i>Drosophila Melanogaster</i>". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 11, Issue 1, 2026, Pages 571-575
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