Plant extracts for developing mosquito larvicides: From laboratory to the field, with insights on the modes of action

R Pavela, F Maggi, R Iannarelli, G Benelli - Acta tropica, 2019 - Elsevier
In the last decades, major research efforts have been done to investigate the insecticidal
activity of plant-based products against mosquitoes. This is a modern and timely challenge …

Natural product pesticides: their development, delivery and use against insect vectors

RS Mann, PE Kaufman - Mini-reviews in organic chemistry, 2012 - ingentaconnect.com
Natural chemicals have considerable potential for vector management because these
chemicals are safer than conventional insecticides on account of their rapid environmental …

[HTML][HTML] Chemical Constituents and Pharmacology of the Aristolochia (馬兜鈴mădōu ling) species

PC Kuo, YC Li, TS Wu - Journal of traditional and complementary medicine, 2012 - Elsevier
Abstract Aristolochia (馬兜鈴mădōu ling) is an important genus widely cultivated and had
long been known for their extensive use in traditional Chinese medicine. The genus has …

Evaluation of green synthesized silver nanoparticles against parasites

S Marimuthu, AA Rahuman, G Rajakumar… - Parasitology …, 2011 - Springer
Green nanoparticle synthesis has been achieved using environmentally acceptable plant
extract and eco-friendly reducing and capping agents. The present study was based on …

Green synthesis and characterization of titanium dioxide nanoparticles using leaf extract of Pouteria campechiana and larvicidal and pupicidal activity on Aedes …

M Narayanan, PG Devi, D Natarajan… - Environmental …, 2021 - Elsevier
The frequent application of synthetic insecticides creates resistance among insects,
including mosquitoes, and causes environmental pollution and health issues. The current …

[HTML][HTML] Potentiality of plants as source of insecticide principles

S Zoubiri, A Baaliouamer - Journal of Saudi Chemical Society, 2014 - Elsevier
In the search for alternatives to conventional insecticides, essential oils extracted from
aromatic plants have been widely investigated. Their toxicities toward insects were of …

[HTML][HTML] Plant extracts to control ticks of veterinary and medical importance: A review

OT Adenubi, FO Fasina, LJ McGaw, JN Eloff… - South African Journal of …, 2016 - Elsevier
Farmers in developing countries are faced with many diseases that limit the productivity of
their animals, many of these are caused by tick infestations. Years of use and overuse of …

Nanobiotechnology as an emerging approach to combat malaria: a systematic review

H Barabadi, Z Alizadeh, MT Rahimi, A Barac… - … , Biology and Medicine, 2019 - Elsevier
Abstract Mosquitoes (Diptera; Culicidae) present a major threat to millions of people and
animals worldwide, as they act as vectors for various pathogens, especially parasites and …

Mosquito larvicidal activity of alkaloids and limonoids derived from Evodia rutaecarpa unripe fruits against Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae)

ZL Liu, QZ Liu, SS Du, ZW Deng - Parasitology Research, 2012 - Springer
In recent years, uses of environment friendly and biodegradable natural insecticides of plant
origin have received renewed attention as agents for vector control. During a screening …

Ethnomedicinal uses, phytochemistry, and pharmacological relevance of Justicia procumbens (Oriental Water Willow)-A promising traditional plant

SRM Ibrahim, SGA Mohamed, HM Abdallah… - Journal of …, 2023 - Elsevier
Ethnopharmacological relevance Justicia procumbens L.(JP)(Oriental Water Willow, Shrimp
plant, Acanthaceae) is a herbaceous plant that is commonly found in India, Taiwan …