@article { author = {Alwan, Sundus Hussein}, title = {The toxic impact of the extract of the Dieffenbachia picta leaves on the ratio of death in the termites' workers Microcerotermes diversus (silvestri) [Isoptera: Termitidae]}, journal = {Caspian Journal of Environmental Sciences}, volume = {20}, number = {1}, pages = {217-220}, year = {2022}, publisher = {University of Guilan}, issn = {1735-3033}, eissn = {1735-3866}, doi = {10.22124/cjes.2022.5435}, abstract = {Effects of the extract obtained from the Dieffinbachia picta leaves were examined on the termite workers of Microcerotermes diversus using four treatments (T) including 25%, 50%, 75% and 100% by spraying. The results showed mortality rate in the termite workers at different periods of time. T100% recorded the highest mortality rates (8%, 8.67% and 9%) after 24, 48 and 72 hours respectively, while the minimum mortality in the insect workers was recorded at T25% as 1.7%, 2.3% and 3.7% after 24, 48 and 72 hours respectively. According to results of the present study, there is a possible advantage of the toxic properties of D. picta leaves as an alternative and effective plant pesticides for combating the termite of M. diversus.}, keywords = {Microcerotermes,Isoptera,plant toxicity,Calcium oxalate,Dieffenbachia picta}, url = {https://cjes.guilan.ac.ir/article_5435.html}, eprint = {https://cjes.guilan.ac.ir/article_5435_8452da9aad82daf833beb07104160100.pdf} }