Research Article

Bioactivity of Powder and Extracts from Garlic, Allium sativum L. (Alliaceae) and Spring Onion, Allium fistulosum L. (Alliaceae) against Callosobruchus maculatus F. (Coleoptera: Bruchidae) on Cowpea, Vigna unguiculata (L.) Walp (Leguminosae) Seeds

Table 2

Fumigant toxicity of test essential oils to C. maculatus adults and eggs.

Test insect speciesTest plant speciesLC50LC95Regression equationDFSlope (±SE)
(95% Confidence limits)(95% Confidence limits)

AdultsA. sativum15.46 (12.44–19.153)157.122(104.97235.058)Y  =-1.948+1.638x31.638  ±  0.024
A. fistulosum23.144 (18.403–29.059)363.125(205.718643.59)Y=-1.883+1.38x31.38  ±  0.021

EggsA. sativum14.536 (11.826–17.953)142.789(79.183262.334)Y=-1.933+1.663x31.663  ±  0.032
A. fistulosum20.844 (15.589–28.232)335.986(137.429858.69)Y=-1.802+1.367x31.367  ±  0.031

DF: Degree of Freedom; SE: Standard Error.