Assessment of efficacy of Diospyros kaki fruit extracts against dengue vector Aedes albopictus

The best method for preventing mosquito-borne diseases is to reduce the mosquito population. goal of current study was assess larvicidal efficacy fruit extract Diospyros kaki against Aedes albopictus larvae and non-target organisms. Bioassays were performed with crude acetone solvent extracts on Ae. Albopictus larvae. Additionally, studies composition phytochemicals conducted. Through use Log-probit, regression, ANOVA analyses, statistical explanations derived. Both significantly reduced At 350 ppm concentration, 100% death 1st 2ndinstar observed after 72 hours. Tannins, steroids, alkaloid, flavonoids present in fruits as secondary metabolites. had no effect a organism. have capacity target-specifically regulate