Eco-friendly approach for killing of termites and cockroaches

Abstract

The presence of termites and cockroaches are common household pests, and they pose significant challenges in both residential and commercial settings due to their destructive behavior and potential health hazards. Conventional chemical pesticides often come with environmental and health concerns. Therefore, there is a growing need for effective and sustainable biocontrol agents to manage these pests. This study focuses on the development of a novel biocontrol agent derived from naturally occurring microorganisms and their metabolites. In this study, the enzymes chitinase, lipase and protease from bacteria are shown to have biotermiticide activity. The biocontrol agent demonstrates promising results in laboratory trials, exhibiting high efficacy in the elimination of both termites and cockroaches with the advantage of being easy, eco-friendly and economical. The biocontrol agent offers a sustainable solution to pest management, addressing concerns related to chemical pesticide usage and promoting ecological balance in pest control strategies.