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 …

The control of insect pests and vectors is a timely challenge for public health. The prevention
of bites from bloodsucking insect species is based to a large extent on the use of chemical …

This study examined the chemical composition of essential oil from the leaves of Eucalyptus
maculata and Eucalyptus globulus found in Tanzania. The chemical composition of …

Abstract The genus Eucalyptus (Myrtaceae) is native from Australia and includes about 900
species. Eucalyptus plantations are nowadays extended worldwide, particularly in the …

The allures of city life have culminated in the rise of urban populations resulting in conditions
that promote the establishment of certain insect pests. Globally, the public health …

Abstract Treatment of head lice has relied mainly on the use of topical insecticides. Today,
conventional topical pediculicides have suffered considerable loss of activity worldwide …

Biting lice are widespread ectoparasites of dogs and other animals. Their management is
complicated because of growing levels of resistance to commonly applied pediculicides …

This research aims to study the efficacy of Cinnamomum verum (Cv) extracts for ovicidal,
larvicidal, and repellent activities against Culex quinquefasciatus mosquito vectors. The …

Pediculus humanus capitis (head louse), which causes pediculosis capitis, remains a global
health concern. Plant products are efficient alternative pediculicides for treating the human …

Background Head lice infestation is an important public health problem worldwide.
Chemical pediculicides have lost their efficacy because lice have developed resistance to …