Research Article

Efficacy of Achyranthes aspera (L.) as a Molluscicidal Bait Formulation against Fresh Water Snail Biomphalaria pfeifferi

Table 3

The LC50 and LC90 doses (with confidence limits) of A. aspera leaf hydroethanolic extract against B. pfeifferi snails in immersion and bait tests.

Test methodEffective dosesConfidence limitsā€‰ā€‰(95% CL)Slope

ImmersionLC50 = 20.3716.97-24.574.1583.544
LC90 = 46.8436.86-67.12
BaitLC50 = 3.101.29-5.164.7602.319
LC90 = 11.087.04-17.00