Efficacy of Oregano Leaves and Lemongrass Extract as Organic Household Insect Repellant
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Oregano Leaves, Lemongrass Extract, Organic Household Insecticide, , Efficacy, Flies, Experimental ResearchAbstract
This study sought to assess the effectiveness of oregano leaves and lemongrass extract as organic household insect repellant against flies. The objectives were to determine the resistance rate of flies influenced by oregano leaves and lemongrass extract and to evaluate the efficacy of these natural ingredients as organic insect repellant. The research utilized a Completely Randomized Design (CRD) with three treatment groups: Treatment 1 (500g of Dried Oregano Leaves Extracts + 500ml of Ethanol), Treatment 2 (500g of Dried Lemongrass Extracts + 500ml of Ethanol), and Treatment 3 (500g of Dried Oregano Leaves + 500g of Dried Lemongrass Extracts + 500ml of Ethanol). Using descriptive statistics and T-Test analysis to measure the resistance rate and efficacy of oregano leaves and lemongrass extracts. The results indicated that Treatment 1 and Treatment 3 were highly effective in repelling flies, with statistically significant differences compared to Treatment 2. Therefore, oregano leaves and lemongrass extract show potential as effective organic household insect repellants against flies. These findings contribute to the existing literature and offer a safer alternative to synthetic insecticides.
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