LEMONGRASS EXTRACT (Cymbopogon Nardus. L) AS PLANT INSECTICIDE AMERICAN COCKROACHES

Susilawati, Susilawati and Adib, Moh and Tri Afila, Maria LEMONGRASS EXTRACT (Cymbopogon Nardus. L) AS PLANT INSECTICIDE AMERICAN COCKROACHES. LEMONGRASS EXTRACT (Cymbopogon Nardus. L) AS PLANT INSECTICIDE AMERICAN COCKROACHES (Periplaneta Americana).

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Abstract

Abstract Cockroaches are organisms that often disturb comfort by leaving unpleasant odors, spreading various disease pathogens and causing allergies. Safe and environmentally friendly control, one of which is by using insecticides derived from plants such as citronella. This study aimed to analyze the ability of citronella extract as a natural insecticide for American Cockroaches. This research was an experimental type with a sample of 600 American cockroaches and given treatment with variations in doses of citronella plant extract, namely 1%, 5%, 10%, 15% and 20%, observing their death after 24 hours. The results showed that the average mortality of American cockroaches at all concentrations was at a concentration of 1% death 10%, 5% death concentration 35%, 10% death 54%, 15% death 63% and 20% death 70%. There was a significant difference in the number of dead American cockroaches with all doses of the addition of citronella plant extract with P=0.000. Lemongrass extract was recommended as a natural insecticide to kill cockroaches. Key words: Lemongrass extract, insecticide, cockroach, Cymbopogon Nardus. L, Periplaneta Americana

Item Type:	Article
Subjects:	Q Science > QL Zoology
Depositing User:	susilawati susilawati
Date Deposited:	26 May 2023 11:36
Last Modified:	26 May 2023 11:36
URI:	http://repo.poltekkes-pontianak.ac.id/id/eprint/240

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