36589
Accession Number
33620
Author
Sharma, S.; Vasudevan, P.; Madan, M.
Author Affiliation
Indian Institute of Technology. Centre for Rural Development and Appropriate Technology
Title Of Article Chaper
Insecticidal value of castor (<i>Ricinus communis</i>) against termites
Title Of Journal Book
International biodeterioration
Volume
27
Issue
3
Pages
249-254
Collation
3 tables
Reference Bibliography
refs.
ISSN
0265-3036
Language Of Text
English
Language Of Summary
English
Literature Type
Serial
Literature Level
Analytic
Abstract
The insecticidal value of the castor-oil plant (<i>Ricinus communis</i>) in controlling the termites which damage the wood of <i>Mangifera indica</i> and <i>Pinus longifolia</i> was examined. In comparative trials, the order of insecticidal activity was DDT=BHC > castor oil + castor cake (1:1) > castor oil > castor leaves > castor cake > neem oil > neem leaves. All treatments significantly reduced weight loss in wood pieces exposed to termites.
Keywords
termite;biodeterioration;oil;controlling;damage;wood;pine; neem leaves; weight
pub_id
36589