Madre de cacao (Gliricidia sepium) and sinta (Andrographis paniculata) leaves extract as botanical animal lice and ticks remover

Abstract

The use of chemical to control lice and ticks of animals especially on dogs is a usual thing to individuals as this abound in many agrivet store in the market. The unusual way is that many don’t know that this chemically compounded formula is harmful to animal, environment and to human beings as well. This study was conducted to help the dog owner control the rapid increase of parasite population that becomes a menace not only to pests but also to humans since dogs are considered part of the household. The formula, as lice and ticks remover is botanical, organic and the effect is not hazardous to animals. This research used the experimental and descriptive method in order to observe and ensure that the field trials measure accurately the effectivity as botanical control. Among the three preparations used in the three trials, it was found out that the 2:2:2 made up of 2 cups of madre de cacao extract, 2 cups of sinta extract and two cups of coco milk that are cooked to become oil is more effective that the other formula.