Repellent effects of Annona crude seed extract on the Asian subterranean termite Coptotermes gestroi Wasmann (Isoptera:Rhinotermitidae)

Issue Date

9-2014

Abstract

Crude seed extract of three tropical fruits belonging to the family Annonaceae, viz., sweetsop (Annona squamosa L.), soursop (A. muricata L.) and biriba (Rollinia mucosa Baill.) were investigated for their repellent effects on the Asian subterranean termite Coptotermes gestroi Wasmann (Isoptera: Rhinotermitidae). Results of laboratory feeding bioassay (choice and no-choice) indicated that crude extract of A. squamosa, A. muricata and R. mucosa had feeding deterrent effects on C. gestroi. Termites showed significant avoidance behavior to filter paper treated with extracts of the three Annona species investigated. Soil barrier test revealed that Annona extracts were able to limit penetration of C. gestroi in laboratory tunneling test. The results suggest that Annona seed extracts may offer an alternative source of natural insecticide against subterranean termites.

Source or Periodical Title

Sociobiology

ISSN

0361-6525

Volume

61

Issue

3

Page

332-337

Document Type

Article

Physical Description

tables, graph

Language

English

Subject

Acetogenins, Annonaceae, Coptotermes gestroi, Feeding deterrence, Repellent

Identifier

doi:10.13102/sociobiology.v61i3.332-337.

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yes

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