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Crude Extracts of Eucalyptus Camaldulensis (Dehnh) Leaves and Bark on Anogeissus Leiocarpus (Dc) Guill & Perr and Daniellia Oliveri Rolfe, Hutch Wood in Control of Termite (Isoptera: Termitidae)

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  • International Journal of Science and Engineering Investigations

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  • 2017

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Antitermite effect of Eucalyptus camaldulensis leaves and bark extracts in comparison with solignium on Daniellia oliveri and Anogeissus leiocarpus wood was assessed. Leaves and bark of Eucalyptus camaldulensis were collected from within Makurdi, dried and ground into powder. Plant extracts were prepared by hot and cold water extraction methods. Three levels of concentrations (10%, 20% and 30%) were prepared. Wood samples (2cm x2cm x 4cm) were air dried and soaked in extracts for 72 hours. Treated blocks were air-dried and buried for 5 weeks for grave yard experiment. Complete Randomized Block Design (RCBD) with three replicates was used. Sum of 224 test samples were used for the three replicates. Incidence of termite attack on Daniellia oliveri wood occurred in week2 for 20% cold water bark extract and - control, whereas, attack was observed for 30% hot water bark and leaves extracts with Solignium test samples in week5. Anogeissus leiocarpus attack started in week 2 with untreated test sample, while attack on 30% hot water bark and leaves extracts with solignium treated wood samples commenced in week5. Untreated wood samples of Daniella oliveri had the highest mean percentage weight loss of 79.12% compared to Solignium treated wood with 68.70% while 30% hot water leaves extracts had the least (34.09%). Untreated wood of Anogeissus leiocarpus had highest percentage weight loss (64.52%) compared to Solignium treated wood (52.56%) while 30% hot water bark extracts (23.11%) treated wood was the least. In conclusion, 30% hot water bark extract showed the best resistance to termite. We therefore recommend further research into the active agents present in Eucalypts camaldulensis and development of higher concentrations of extracts in control of termite attack.
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