Investigations On Anti- Termite Activity Of Eucalyptus Globulus Leaf Extract

Abstract

This study aims to investigate the anti-termite activity of eucalyptus globulus leaf extract. Termites are destructive pests that cause significant damage to wooden materials that ultimately leads to financial losses as well as structural instability. Natural remedies for termite control are gaining attention due to concerns over the environmental and health impacts of synthetic pesticides. The Ethanolic extract of Eucalyptus globulus leaves show 90% mortality rate at 2mg/ml concentration whereas essential oil shows 80% mortality rate at same concentration. This shows that, the Ethanolic extract of Eucalyptus globulus leaves were more effective as compared to the essential oil. So, this conveys that with increase in concentration, the mortality rate of termites also increases. This research show that both Ethanolic extract of Eucalyptus globulus leaves and essential oil shows excellent inhibitory activity against termites. These results will be helpful for future researchers for the development of potent, safe and cost effective pesticides.