Molluscicidal Properties of Agave Americana and Balanites Aegyptica

Abstract

Agave Americana and Balanites Aegyptica Were Evaluated For Molluscicidal Properties Against Eggs and Adults Of Three Species Of Freshwater Snails, Lndoplanorbis Exustus, Lymnaea Luteola and Gyrau-Lus Convexiusculus and For Haemolytic Activity With Sheep Red Blood Cells. Further Studies Were Then Performed With Extracts Of The Leaves Of A. Americana and The Fruits Of B. Aegyptica, and A. Americana Was Found To Be More Effective Against All Stages Of Snail Development.