Phytochemical Analysis Of Tetrapleura Tetraptera And Its Effects On Insects(Grasshoppers, Cockroaches, Mosquitoes, Moths, Crickets And Houseflies):- Ugo Amarachi C

ABSTRACT viii The proximate, minerals, phytochemicals and effect of tetrapleura tetraptera on insects pathogens were studied. These insects were Grasshoppers, Houseflies, crickets, Cockroaches, Moths and mosquitoes. Proximate analysis revealed the presence of Ash (3.41+ 0.03), protein, (7.47+ 0.10), % MC , (9.05 ± 0.11), % DM, (90.95 ± 0.11) fat, (6.25 ± 0.07), fibre, (18.85 + 0.23), CHO (54.97 + 0.14). Mineral composition revealed the presence of P mg/lOOg, (335.7 + 0.64), mg (310.4 + 2.77), ' Ca,(1323.9 ± 4.53), K (867.3 ± 1.16), Na mg/lOOg (169.7 ± 0.61). phytochemical composition (%) revealed saponin, (0.61+ 0.03) flav. (0.44 ± 0.02) tannin (0.63 + 0.00) HCN mg/kg (3.73 + 0.03) phytate, (0.32 + 0.03), and phenol, (0.38 + 0.00). Both water and ethanol extracts are active but ethanol extract is more active than water extract. The ethanol extract showed ceasation of body movement in seconds 10848, 1934, 4268, 6256, 8311, and 5323 with Grasshoppers, Houseflies, cockroaches, moths' crickets and mosquitoes respectively. While water extract gave • 86400, 4384, 15531 8478, 9852 and 6558 of the same test organisms. The established insecticidal activities were attributed to the presence of phytochemicals and the continuous use of the test plant was highly recommended.