Potential Infusion of Java Ginseng Leaf (Talinum paniculatum Jacq.) Gaertn) As A Bioinsecticide Against Aedes aegypti Mosquito Death With Vaporizer Method

Abstract

Javanese ginseng leaves contain active compounds such as flavonoids, alkaloids, saponins, and tannins. The compound is suspected to be a bioinsecticide. Bioinsecticides can be an alternative for controlling dengue vectors because of their environmentally friendly characteristics. This study aimed to analyze the potential of Javanese ginseng leaf infusion as a bioinsecticide against the death of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes by the vaporization method. This type of research was a pure experiment with a post test only control group design. The object of this study was 25 Aedes aegypti mosquitoes exposed to vapour of Javanese ginseng leaves infusion at concentrations of 5%, 10%, 15%. The treatment was repeated 6 times. Data were analyzed using One Way Anova test, Independent Sample T-Test, and Probit test. The result of the study was that the highest mortality (60%) occurred at a concentration of 15%. There were differences in the average number in deaths of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes on variations concentration of Javanese ginseng leaf infusion. There was a difference number in deaths of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes on the control group and the treatment groups. The LC50 value of Javanese ginseng leaf infusion was 12.015%. Infusion of Javanese ginseng leaves has the potential as bioinsecticide for Aedes aegypti mosquito. For further research, it’s needed to determine the effectiveness of Javanese ginseng leaf infusion to kill >80% of Aedes aegypti mosquitoes.