August 16, 2025Open Access

Assessment of the Effectiveness of Neem Tree (Azadirachta indica A. Juss) both as Termite-Repellant and Fertilizer Agent in Eritrea

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Assessment shows neem extract effectively reduces termite mortality in crops, indicating its dual role in agriculture.

Neem extract significantly increased termite mortality rates, with the experimental group showing a 50% weight loss of wood compared to 75% in controls.
Increasing exposure to neem extract correlated with increased mortality, starting from 0% at 0 hours, peaking around 11% at 18 hours before declining.
Assessment involved measuring wood weight loss in termite mounds with treated and control trials, highlighting efficacy in reducing pest damage.
Findings support further research into neem’s effectiveness as both an insect repellent and fertilizer agent for improved crop yield.

Tedros et al. (2025) studied this question.

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