Larvicidal efficacy of Cryptomeria japonica leaf essential oils against Anopheles gambiae

Larvicidal efficacy of Cryptomeria japonica leaf essential oils against Anopheles gambiae

Abstract Background Alternative insecticidal compounds with mortality effect against mosquito life cycle stages are currently needed. The compounds should be biodegradable and nontoxic to non-targeted insects. Plant based larvicides provide effective control of vector populations. This study explore...

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Main Authors: France P Mdoe, Sen-Sung Cheng, Lucile Lyaruu, Gamba Nkwengulila, Shang-Tzen Chang, Eliningaya J Kweka
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2014-09-01
Series:Parasites & Vectors
Subjects:
Cryptomeria japonica
Larvicidal efficacy
Anopheles gambiae s.s
Mortality
Essential oil
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-426

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https://doi.org/10.1186/1756-3305-7-426

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