Background Preparation of nanoformulations using natural products as bioactive
substances is considered very promising for innovative larvicidal agents. On this context, oil …

Mosquitoes can be vectors of pathogens and transmit diseases to both animals and
humans. Species of the genus Culex are part of the cycle of neglected diseases, especially …

Pterodon emarginatus Vogel is a Brazilian species that belongs to the family Fabaceae,
popularly known as sucupira. Its oil has several biological activities, including potent …

The bioinsecticides, like essential oils, are a promising alternative in pest control. However,
these oils have some limitations, such as instability and low solubility. These limitations can …

Filariasis is a mosquito-borne disease that causes lymphedema and the main vector is
Culex quinquefasciatus. A simple measure was taken to eradicate the vector using …

Nanoemulsions are colloidal dispersions of oil and water with droplet size in the range of 10–
100 nm. They are optically transparent stable systems which require less surfactant …

The oleoresin obtained from fruits of Pterodon emarginatus was previously subjected to
development of larvicidal nanoemulsions. To our knowledge, no efforts aiming at developing …

Synthetic insecticides cause pollution to the environment. In addition, insects develop
resistance toward them. So, there is an urgent need for effective safe alternatives. In the …

Simple Summary The repeated use of synthetic insecticides against mosquitoes has posed
negative impacts on the environment; hence, the utilization of more ecofriendly mosquito …

Abstract Siparuna guianensis (Laurales: Siparunaceae) has a terpene-rich essential oil with
great potential for larvicides. The poor water miscibility of their compounds makes nano …