Efficiency of Citrus limon L. Ripe Peel Extract In The Control of Raoiella indica (HIRST, 1924) (Prostigmata: Tenuipalpidae)

• Published in: RGSA : Revista de Gestão Social e Ambiental 2024-09, Vol.18 (9), p.e06045
• Main Authors: Garcia Holtz, Filipe, Salomão, Leonardo Kirk de Oliveira Silva, Holtz, Anderson Mathias, Marchiori, Johnatan Jair de Paula, Piffer, Ana Beatriz Mamedes, Aguiar, Ronilda Lana, Assis, Caio Henrique Binda de, Stein, Gustavo Pazolini
• Format: Article
• Language: English
• ISSN: 1981-982X; 1981-982X
• DOI: 10.24857/rgsa.v18n9-048

Purpose: This study aimed to evaluate the acaricidal potential of the aqueous extract obtained from the ripe peels of Citrus limon on adults of Raoiella indica.   Theoretical Reference: R. indica is a phytophagous mite that primarily attacks plants of the Arecaceae family. As it is considered a relatively new pest in Brazil, there are few control methods available, with synthetic chemical control being the primary one.   Method: The ripe peels of C. limon were dried and ground into a fine powder, which was used to formulate extract concentrations of 0.00, 1.00, 1.64, 2.70, 4.44, 7.30, and 12.00%. The extracts were sprayed on 12 adult females of R. indica per experimental unit, with 7 repetitions for each concentration. Mortality was assessed at 24, 48, and 72 hours after spraying.   Results and Conclusion: The mortality of R. indica increased as the concentrations of the ripe peel extract of C. limon increased, reaching 88% for the highest concentration after 72 hours of application.   Research Implications: The aqueous extract of ripe peels of C. limon demonstrated acaricidal efficiency against R. indica under controlled conditions.   Originality/Value: This work adds value to the study of alternative methods of agricultural pest control, as a means of promoting more economically and ecologically sustainable management.