Anti-termite Activity of Tamanu Bark Extract (Calophyllum
inophyllum L.)
Ainun ZALSABILA,
Wasrin SYAFII,
Trisna PRIADI
et al.
Abstract:This study aimed to analyze the anti-termite properties of tamanu (Calophyllum inophyllum L.) stem bark extracts against subterranean termites, specifically, Coptotermes curvignathus. The bark powder of C. inophyllum was extracted using different solvents, such as n-hexane, ethyl acetate, and methanol, using the maceration method. Anti-termite testing was performed using two paper disc methods: no-and two-choice tests. Whatman test paper was dripped with the extract solutions at concentrations of 4%, 6%, 8%, a… Show more
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