Insecticidal activity of essential oils onAedes aegypti larvae

1998104 citationsJournal Article

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Jean‐Marie Chantraine · Universidad Indígena Quechua Boliviana Casimiro Huanca

Dominique Laurent · Universidad Indígena Quechua Boliviana Casimiro Huanca

Carolt Ballivian · Universidad Mayor

Gloria Saavedra · Universidad Mayor

Rubén Ibañez · University of San Simón

L. Antonio Vilaseca · University of San Simón

Abstract

The insecticidal activity of essential oils from 52 Bolivian plant species has been evaluated on Aedes aegypti larvae. The active components of essential oils showing an interesting larvicidal effect have been studied. The monoterpenes E-anethol and E-nerolidol were found to be the active principles of the most toxic essential oils. The lethal concentrations (LC50 and LC95) of some essential oils, E-anethol, E-nerolidol and a reference insecticide (Temephos) are given. © 1998 John Wiley & Sons, Ltd.

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Insect Pest Control Strategies Mosquito-borne diseases and control

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Published in: Phytotherapy Research

Volume 12, Issue 5, pp. 350-354

DOI: 10.1002/(sici)1099-1573(199808)12:5<350::aid-ptr311>3.0.co;2-7

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