Table 7.
Effects of essential oils of M. pulegium tested by contact on the mortality of adults from C. maculatus.
| Dose (µm) | Percentage of mortality per treatment day | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 h | 48 h | 72 h | 96 h | |
| Control | 0 ± 0a | 0 ± 0a | 0 ± 0a | 0 ± 0a |
| 1 | 16.67 ± 4.44b | 33.33 ± 4.44b | 53.33 ± 4.44b | 90 ± 0b |
| 5 | 26.67 ± 4.44b | 53.33 ± 4.44c | 76.67 ± 4.44c | 100 ± 0b |
| 10 | 60 ± 6.67c | 73.33 ± 4.44d | 93.33 ± 4.44d | 100 ± 0b |
| 20 | 86.67 ± 4.44d | 96.67 ± 4.44e | 100 ± 0d | 100 ± 0b |
Columns with the same letter did not differ significantly according to ANOVA analysis.