Influence of the Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Extract on American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana)
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Pest Management, Chili Pepper, American Cockroach, Concentration, Eco-Friendly AlternativeAbstract
The increasing reliance on synthetic pesticides necessitates the exploration of eco-friendly alternatives. This study investigated the pesticide potential of chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) extract against American cockroaches (Periplaneta americana) using three concentrations: 50%, 75%, and 100%. Cockroaches were treated with five sprays per concentration and observed for 24 hours; the number of deaths and time elapsed were recorded. The result revealed the average death of the American Cockroach (Periplaneta americana) in the treatment with varying concentrations. The average death using 100% concentration of the Chili Pepper (Capsicum annuum) Extract is three kills out of 3 in all seven trials with an average time of 29.5 minutes. The 75% concentration has an average death of 2.4 with an average time of 50.7 minutes, and the 50% concentration has an average of 1.8 deaths within 83.1 minutes. The results of the ANOVA test imply that an increase in concentration level leads to an increase in the effectiveness of the pesticide potential of Chili pepper (Capsicum annuum) Extract. This study demonstrates the potential of chili extract as an organic pesticide, albeit with concentration-dependent efficacy and requiring further optimization and assessment of long-term environmental and health implications. It paves the way for exploring tabasco pepper extract as a sustainable and safer alternative for cockroach control, contributing to environmentally conscious pest management practices.
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