August 11, 2025JURNAL BIOLOGI TROPISOpen Access

The Effect of Lemongrass Plant Extract (Cymbopogon nardus (L.) Rendle) on The Number of Fruit Flies (Bactrosera sp) Catches

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Experimental analysis shows lemongrass extract significantly increases fruit fly catches in crops, suggesting effective pest management.

Lemongrass extract at 60% concentration resulted in the highest fruit fly catches, averaging 69 individuals.
Statistical analysis indicated a significant effect of the extract on fruit fly numbers (p < 0.05).
A randomized block design was used to assess five concentrations of lemongrass extract and their effects.
Using lemongrass as a natural attractant highlights an innovative approach to eco-friendly pest control.

Sabrina et al. (2025) studied this question.

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