Abstract:
Evaluating plant extracts for anti-tick properties is essential towards development of alternative method for
controlling tick infestation and other harmful insects. This study aimed to evaluate repellency activity of
Commiphora swynnertonii hexane and chloroform extracts against Rhipicephullus appendiculatus larvae
using climbing bioassay method. Concentrations of 110mg/ml, 100 mg/ml, 90mg/ml, 80mg/ml, 70mg/ml,
60mg/ml and 50mg/ml of hexane and chloroform extracts were used. C. swynnertonii chloroform and hexane
extract had repellency activity in all concentrations at all-time intervals. The repellency activity was appeared
to be concentration and time dependent. The results from this study strengthen the view that C. swynnertonii
is the potential source of anti-tick agents.
Language:
English
Date of publication:
2017
Collection:
RUFORUM Theses and Dissertations
