Fruits and vegetables are an important part of a healthy diet. In this regard, Carica papaya
(papaya) is one of them, a native to Mexico and northern South America, now naturalized in …

The plant kingdom is considered to be a repository of modern medicine, attributable to their
rich source of bio-active molecules and secondary metabolites. It is indeed the …

The crude methanolic extract of Datura stramonium, Azadirachta indica, and Calotropis
procera leaves, Allium sativum (AS) cloves, and Carica papaya (CP) seeds collected from …

Background Vector control is facing a menace due to the appearance of resistance to
synthetic insecticides. Insecticides of plant origin may provide appropriate substitute …

Dengue and malaria are significant mosquito-borne diseases that are rapidly spread
worldwide, mainly in temperate countries. Pteridophytes were identified to be a significant …

Background The usage of insect repellent plants (IRPs) is one of the centuries-old practices
in Africa. In Ethiopia, malaria remains a leading cause of morbidity and mortality …

The development of resistance to chemical insecticides among mosquito species has been
considered as a setback in vector control. This has necessitated the need for a research and …

Nutraceuticals derived from a medicinal plant having therapeutic significance are a gift to
mankind to acquire healthy life. Carica papaya Linn.(aricaceae) commonly known as …

Background Mosquito repellents can be an effective method for personal protection against
mosquito bites that are a nuisance and carry the risk of transmission of mosquito-borne …

Background and objective: Failure to develop proper vaccines against mosquito borne
diseases, a global health problem, imposes sole reliance on the vector managerial steps for …