Molluscicidal activity of sodium lauryl sulfate and the associated biochemical changes in the mollusc tissue

ABSTRACT

The molluscicidal activities of primary and secondary sodium lauryl sulphates are determined against Biom phalaria alexandrina snails. The maximim activity of each compound was respectively shown at 300 and 150 P.P.m. These molluscidies are also stable and fully active over a period of 48 hours. Their molluscidal activity was associated with some changes in the enzymatic pattern of the mollusc tissue homogenate. The advantages of these compounds are the availability, low cost, stability and safety to mammals and fish, render them valuable as possible molluscicides of economic importance