Effects of varying concentrations of pure lemon juice and peppermint essential oil on the extermination of Solenopsis invicta (red imported fire ants)

Authors

  • Kristin Moreno

Abstract

Solenopsis invicta, also known as the red imported fire ants are a common nuisance in the United States. They are known for destroying crops and causing anaphylaxis in people. The experiment was designed to tell whether common household items would be efficient in terminating ants. Ants were collected and separated, and different concentrations of peppermint essential oil and lemon juice were made to test which of the two was the stronger insecticide. The results showed that peppermint essential oil was the better insecticide out of the two presented.  

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Published

2019-11-04