Abstract
Objective: To evaluate the antifeedant and larvicidal activities of dichloromethane (DCM), acetone, dimethylsulfoxide (DMSO) and aqueous extracts of Spilanthes acmella (S. acmella) leaves against Earias vitella, Helicoverpa armigera and Spodoptera litura. Methods: DCM, acetone, DMSO and aqueous extracts were studied using fruit and leaf discs nochoice method at 0.625%, 1.25%, 2.5% and 5% concentration. Results: All the extracts showed antifeedant and larvicidal activities against all the tested insects. However, maximum antifeedant activity was detected in DCM extract of S. acmella against all tested pest, followed by acetone, DMSO and aqueous extracts at 5% concentration. The leaves extract of S. acmella also showed larvicidal activity; maximum larval mortality was observed in DCM extract against Helicoverpa armigera (48.88%), Spodoptera litura (44.88%) and Earias vitella (75.11%) followed by acetone, DMSO and aqueous extracts at 5% concentration. Conclusions: DCM extract of S. acmella could be further purified to develop a formulation for eco-friendly pest control agent.
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