Evaluation of larvicidal activity of the essential oil of Allium macrostemon Bunge and its selected major constituent compounds against Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae)

Evaluation of larvicidal activity of the essential oil of Allium macrostemon Bunge and its selected major constituent compounds against Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae)

Abstract Background During the screening programme for new agrochemicals from Chinese medicinal herbs and local wild plants, the essential oil of dried bulbs of Allium macrostemon Bunge (Liliaceae) was found to possess larvicidal activity against mosquitoes. The aim of this research was to determine...

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Main Authors: Xin Chao Liu, Qiyong Liu, Ligang Zhou, Zhi Long Liu
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-04-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Allium macrostemon
Aedes albopictus
Larvicidal activity
Methyl propyl disulfide
Dimethyl trisulfide
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-184

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