Plant-borne ovicides in the fight against mosquito vectors of medical and veterinary importance: a systematic review

G Benelli - Parasitology research, 2015 - Springer
Abstract Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are a huge threat for millions of people worldwide,
since they act as vectors for devastating parasites and pathogens. Culicidae control is of …

[PDF][PDF] Cassia fistula Linn.(Amulthus)-An important medicinal plant: A review of its traditional uses, phytochemistry and pharmacological properties

M Danish, P Singh, G Mishra, S Srivastava… - J Nat Prod Plant …, 2011 - researchgate.net
Medicinal herbs are moving from fringe to mainstream use with a greater number of people
seeking remedies and health approaches free from side effects caused by synthetic …

Synthesis of silver nanoparticles using Nelumbo nucifera leaf extract and its larvicidal activity against malaria and filariasis vectors

T Santhoshkumar, AA Rahuman, G Rajakumar… - Parasitology …, 2011 - Springer
The aim of this study was to investigate the larvicidal potential of the hexane, chloroform,
ethyl acetate, acetone, methanol, and aqueous leaf extracts of Nelumbo nucifera Gaertn …

Chemical composition and larvicidal activity of essential oil from Mentha spicata (Linn.) against three mosquito species

M Govindarajan, R Sivakumar, M Rajeswari… - Parasitology …, 2012 - Springer
Mosquitoes are blood-feeding insects and serve as the most important vectors for spreading
human diseases such as malaria, yellow fever, dengue fever, and filariasis. The continued …

Larvicidal potential of medicinal plant extracts against Anopheles subpictus Grassi and Culex tritaeniorhynchus Giles (Diptera: Culicidae)

C Kamaraj, A Bagavan, AA Rahuman, AA Zahir… - Parasitology …, 2009 - Springer
Mosquito control is facing a threat due to the emergence of resistance to synthetic
insecticides. Insecticides of botanical origin may serve as suitable alternative biocontrol …

Larvicidal, pupicidal, repellent and adulticidal activity of Citrus sinensis orange peel extract against Anopheles stephensi, Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus …

K Murugan, P Mahesh Kumar, K Kovendan… - Parasitology …, 2012 - Springer
Mosquitoes are the carriers of severe and well-known illnesses such as malaria, arboviral
encephalitis, dengue fever, chikunguniya fever, West Nile virus and yellow fever. These …

Ovicidal and repellent activities of botanical extracts against Culex quinquefasciatus, Aedes aegypti and Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae)

M Govindarajan, T Mathivanan, K Elumalai… - Asian Pacific journal of …, 2011 - Elsevier
Objective To determine the ovicidal and repellent activities of methanol leaf extract of
Ervatamia coronaria (E. coronaria) and Caesalpinia pulcherrima (C. pulcherrima) against …

Biolarvicidal and pupicidal potential of silver nanoparticles synthesized using Euphorbia hirta against Anopheles stephensi Liston (Diptera: Culicidae)

K Agalya Priyadarshini, K Murugan… - Parasitology …, 2012 - Springer
Vector control is a critical requirement in epidemic disease situations, as is an urgent need
to develop new and improved mosquito control methods that are economical and effective …

Mosquito larvicidal, ovicidal, and repellent properties of botanical extracts against Anopheles stephensi, Aedes aegypti, and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera …

M Govindarajan, T Mathivanan, K Elumalai… - Parasitology …, 2011 - Springer
Mosquito-borne diseases have an economic impact, including loss in commercial and labor
outputs, particularly in countries with tropical and subtropical climates; however, no part of …

Oviposition-deterrent, ovicidal, and repellent activities of indigenous plant extracts against Anopheles subpictus Grassi (Diptera: Culicidae)

G Elango, A Bagavan, C Kamaraj, A Abduz Zahir… - Parasitology …, 2009 - Springer
Insecticides of botanical origin may serve as suitable alternative biocontrol techniques in the
future. The leaf acetone, ethyl acetate, and methanol extracts of Aegle marmelos (Linn.) …