Biochemical constituents and insecticidal activities of Callistemon viminalis essential oil against adults and eggs of Pediculus humanus capitis (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae)

Biochemical constituents and insecticidal activities of Callistemon viminalis essential oil against adults and eggs of Pediculus humanus capitis (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae)

Background: Synthetic chemical pediculicides used for head-louse treatment do not kill louse eggs, can induce side effects in humans, and lead to genetic resistance in lice worldwide, including in Thailand. Use of phytoconstituents, particularly plant-derived essential oils, is alternatively recomme...

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Main Authors: Manachai Yingklang, Aroonsri Priprem, Natsajee Nualkaew, Bunleu Sungthong, Porntip Pinlaor, Somchai Pinlaor
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2022-02-01
Series:Phytomedicine Plus
Subjects:
Head lice
Pediculicide
Insecticide
C. viminalis
Essential oil
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S266703132100138X

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