Table 5. Lethal concentration (LC50, LC90, and LC99) at 1 h for the essential oils on fleas (ppm).
Essential oil | LC50 | LC90 | LC99 |
---|---|---|---|
Zanthoxylum limonella | 9,632.01 | 56,599.03 | 241,938.43 |
Citronella | 4,492.79 | 425,044.79 | 17,754,373.06 |
Clove | 8,292.88 | 19,274.11 | 38,497.22 |
Peppermint | 8,470.76 | 50,490.56 | 218,367.69 |
Ginger | 11,907.16 | 2,845,157.29 | 254,128,798.59 |
LC50, 50% lethal concentration; LC90, 90% lethal concentration; LC99, 99% lethal concentration.