| Summary: | Piper betle L. is a well-known medicinal plant that originates from the Asian region. This crop was used daily by the older generation as natural medicine to cure certain types of diseases. A series of phytochemical screening procedures proved that the extract of Piper betle contains essential phytochemicals, such as tannin, saponin, flavonoid, and alkaloid, which possess the insecticidal activity potential towards a wide range of insects. Previous studies have led to the implementation of betel extract in the agriculture sector as a pesticide or a major constituent in the production of novel insecticides. The effectiveness of betel extract as a pesticide is quite promising and it can be used as a better alternative to replace the use of harmful, chemical pesticides. Similar to betel extract, hypochlorous acid shows antimicrobial and insecticidal effects, but its true potential has not been studied thoroughly because its current usage is mainly focused on the healthcare sector as disinfectants or to aid wound healing. Both betel extract and hypochlorous acid can be beneficial to the agriculture sector, especially in pest management procedures, if its true potential is studied thoroughly to validate its mechanism or mode of action towards insects. © 2023, Malaysian Society of Analytical Sciences. All rights reserved.
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