A review on Larvicidal Activity of Plant extracts against mosquito
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https://doi.org/10.59436/jsiane.456.2583-2093Keywords:
mosquito control, larvicidal activity, plant extract, integrated management, insecticidesAbstract
The usage of active harmful chemicals from plant extracts as a substitute method for mosquito management dates back to antiquity.These are biodegradable, nontoxic, widely available at reasonable costs, and demonstrate a broad range of target-specific activity against various vector mosquito Species. In article talks about what we know now about phytochemical sources and their ability to kill mosquitoes, how they work on the target population, how their ability to kill larvae changes depending on the species of mosquito, the stage of development, the polarity of the solvents used during extraction, the nature of the active ingredient, and any possible improvements that have been made in the biological control of mosquitoesusing plant-derived secondary metabolism mosquito larvae. However, despite their potential, challenges such as formulation standardization, scalability, and regulatory approval still exist. In summary, plant extracts provide a sustainable, effective, and environmentally responsible an other method of controlling mosquitoes.
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