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Plant essential oils, trans-anethole and eugenol, for housefly knockdown and mortality
Author(s)
Sittichok, S.
Sinthusiri, J.
Thongsaiklaing, T.
Morris, J.
Moungthipmalai, T.
Puwanard, C.
Jintanasirinurak, S.
Date Issued
March 1, 2025
Type
Article
Abstract
The knockdown and mortality of some compounds from natural oils (trans-anethole, eugenol and a combination of trans-anethole and eugenol) against adult houseflies (Musca domestica) compared with cypermethrin was investigated. The knockdown and mortalities were highest at 100% of 1% trans-anethole with KT50= 31 min and LT50 = 31 min. The mortality index of trans-anethole was 82.1 times that of cypermethrin. In contrast, 1% eugenol had knockdown and mortality was 36% and 0.5% trans-anethole + 0.5% eugenol had knockdown and mortality of 68%, with mortality indexes of 1.6 and 3.2 times versus cypermethrin. The trans-anethole high toxicity and low residue made it a superior control for houseflies.
Citation
International Journal of Agricultural Technology, 21(2), 555-562, 2025