Research Article
Larvicidal Efficacy of Citrus sinensi (SWEET ORANGE) Peel Extract against Anopheles Mosquito Larva from Nagazi Adavi Local Government Area, Kogi State, Nigeria.
Author(s): Sabdat Unoyiza Umar*, Kokori Bajeh Tijani, Bashir Alabi Ali and Wintola Haulat Umaru
This research investigates the larvicidal efficacy and phytochemical composition of sweet orange (Citrus sinensis) peel methanol extract against Anopheles mosquito larvae collected from temporary rain pool and grassy ditches from Nagazi, Adavi Local Government Area of Kogi State Nigeria. Using appropriate standard methods. Test concentration of 0.5%, 1%, 1.5% and 2% of methanol extract were prepared and tested for its larvicidal efficacy against Anopheles mosquito larva. Larval mortality where recorded after 24, 36, 48 and 72 hours of exposure in three replicates and the mean mortalities were recorded. Lethal concentration value (LC50 and LC90) of the extracts were determined using Probit regression analysis. Phytochemical screening revealed the presence of phenol (281.67 ± 0.23), flavonoid (34.22 ± 0.00), saponin (26.36 &.. View More»
DOI:
10.14303/2141-9477.2024.106