Publications by authors named "Preeyanate Dathong"
Article Synopsis
- The study investigates the insecticidal properties of root extracts against the American cockroach, a vector for various diseases.
- The research tested different solvents (hexane, dichloromethane, ethanol, and water) to see their effects on cockroach nymphs and adults, with findings showing high mortality rates in those exposed to hexane and dichloromethane extracts.
- Analysis revealed that these effective extracts contained the alkaloid didehydrostemofoline and other compounds, suggesting that these substances disrupt the cockroaches' nervous system, leading to their death.
