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October 9, 2025Journal of Health SciencesOpen Access

Effectiveness of Areca Catechu (Betel Nut) Extract on the Mortality of Aedes Aegypti and Anopheles Larvae: A Laboratory Experimental Study

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RDRolyn Frisca DjamanmonaYKYowel KambuNKNurul Kartikasari

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Overview

Laboratory experimental study shows that areca catechu extract significantly increases mortality in aedes aegypti and anopheles larvae, suggesting alternative larvicidal options.

Key Points

  • Areca catechu extract leads to significant increases in larval mortality of both mosquito species.
  • At the highest concentration, mortality rates reached 100% for Aedes aegypti and 98% for Anopheles species.
  • The study employed a post-test only control group design with random assignment for accurate results.
  • Findings indicate that areca catechu may provide an environmentally responsible alternative to traditional insecticides.

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Djamanmona et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68e79cf2ed88661f66c2e019https://doi.org/10.33086/jhs.v18i03.7309
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