More than half of the human population is exposed to mosquito-borne infections. Climate change and the emergence of strains resistant to traditionally used insecticides have motivated the search of new agents for mosquito population control.
The aim of this work was to review research studies conducted in recent years on the larvicidal activity of essential oils and their components against Aedes, Anopheles and Culex mosquitoes, as well as the latest reports about their possible mechanism of action.
Study Conclusion summary
In the search for real alternatives...essential oils are an excellent alternative due to their considerable potential as repellants.
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Article: https://revistabiomedica.org/index.php/biomedica/article/view/3475/3743
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