Many plant species produce mixtures of odorous and volatile compounds known as
essential oils (EOs). These mixtures play important roles in Nature and have been utilized by …

This review aims to describe essential oils and their constituent compounds that exhibit
bioactivity against Aedes aegypti L.(Diptera: Culicidae) larvae, the immature stage of the …

Mosquito vector control is facing a number of important and timely challenges, mainly due to
the rapid development of pesticide resistance and environmental concerns. In this scenario …

Plants naturally produce bioactive compounds along with many secondary metabolites
which serve as defensive chemical against herbivorers including insect pests. One group of …

Apiaceae is a family encompassing medicinal and aromatic plants. They produce essential
oils (EOs) inside oil canals, known as ducts and vittae, which occur in their vegetative and …

The toxicity of mosquito larvicidal activity of leaf essential oil and their major chemical
constituents from Ocimum basilicum were evaluated against Culex tritaeniorhynchus, Aedes …

Mosquito-borne diseases represent a deadly threat for millions of people worldwide. Eco-
friendly mosquitocides are a priority. In Ayurvedic medicine, Plectranthus species have been …

Mosquitoes transmit serious pathogens and parasites to humans and animals, including
malaria, dengue, Japanese encephalitis and filariasis. The extensive use of chemical …

Mosquito-borne diseases represent a deadly threat for millions of people worldwide.
However, the use of synthetic insecticides to control Culicidae may lead to resistance, high …

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 …