Table 1 Repellent effect of oil solution and pure oil of J. curcas on P. americana
Concentration % (v/v) | Total number repelled (%)/time of exposure | Mean repellence ± SD | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
0 min (n = 40) | 5 min (n = 40) | 10 min (n = 40) | 15 min (n = 40) | ||
Oil solution | |||||
 0.30 | 36 (90.0) | 28 (70.0) | 28 (70.0) | 24 (60.0) | 29 ± 5.03a |
 0.60 | 40 (100.0) | 32 (80.0) | 28 (70.0) | 24 (60.0) | 31 ± 6.83a |
 0.90 | 40 (100.0) | 36 (90.0) | 32 (80.0) | 32 (80.0) | 35 ± 3.83a |
Pure oil | |||||
 1.00 | 28 (70.0) | 32 (80.0) | 40 (100.0) | 40 (100.0) | 35 ± 6.00a |
 2.00 | 32 (80.0) | 32 (80.0) | 36 (90.0) | 40 (100.0) | 35 ± 3.83a |
Control (3 ml of 20% acetone) | 40 (100.0) | 40 (100.0) | 36 (90.0) | 40 (100.0) | 39 ± 2.00a |