The insecticidal activity of
Aspergillus niger
IHCS-4 metabolic extract against
Chrysomya chloropyga
larvae was examined in vitro. The toxicity test revealed that 0.04 mg/g and 0.08 mg/g extract concentration significantly (P>0.05) affected the insect larvae, inducing 20% and 65% mortality respectively, within 24 hours. Larval growth was inhibited only at concentrations of 0.04mg/g or higher. Survivors of the toxicity treatment at 0.04mg/g and 0.08mg/g recorded significant reductions in weight over time. These observations have indicated the potential of
A. niger as a simple, inexpensive and accessible source of bioinsecticide
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