Drosera indica as an indoor biological control against mosquitoes
College of Arts and Sciences, Universidad de Manila, One Mehan Garden Ermita Manila, Philippines.
Research Article
GSC Advanced Research and Reviews, 2020, 05(03), 085-089.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscarr.2020.5.3.0126
Publication history:
Received on 13 December 2020; revised on 20 December 2020; accepted on 22 December 2020
Abstract:
In the wild, carnivorous plants obtain some nutrients by trapping and digesting various invertebrates, and occasionally even small frogs and mammals. Because insects are one of the most common prey items for most carnivorous plants, they are sometimes called insectivorous plants The aim of this study is to identify Drosera indica indeed a carnivorous plant to control indoor mosquitoes in Metro Manila. Experimental Method of research. Controlled pot plant were placed in the Urban garden of UDM and observed to trapped insects. Another pot plant was placed inside the room that verified attracted insects. The Experimental period runs for 7 days from October 5 to 11, 2020. Conclusion: Based on the results and finding, Drosera indica is an insectivorous plant that preys on Aedes aegypti and Anopheles mosquitoes
Keywords:
Drosera indica; Aedes aegypti
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