Mosquito adulticidal activity of the leaf extracts of Spondias mombin L. against Aedes aegypti L. and isolation of active principles

Mosquito adulticidal activity of the leaf extracts of Spondias mombin L. against Aedes aegypti L. and isolation of active principles

Background & objectives: Aedes aegypti is a domestic mosquito and one of the primary vectors for dengue and yellow fever. Since, it is a vector of deadly diseases, its control becomes essential. Medicinal plants may be an alternative to adulticidal agents since they contain rich source of bioact...

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Main Authors: Elijah Eze Ajaegbu, Simon Pierre Yinyang Danga, Ikemefuna Uzochukwu Chijoke, Festus Basden Chiedu Okoye
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Wolters Kluwer Medknow Publications 2016-01-01
Series:Journal of Vector Borne Diseases
Subjects:
Active compound; dengue; Aedes aegypti; Spondias mombin
Online Access:http://www.mrcindia.orgjournal/article.asp?issn=0972-9062;year=2016;volume=53;issue=1;spage=17;epage=22;aulast=Ajaegbu

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