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VOL. 8, ISSUE 7 (2023)
Investigating the insecticidal properties of Alangium salviifolium root extracts on Aedes aegypti mosquitoes
Authors
Alex Yagoo, M C John Milton, Jelin Vilvest
Abstract
Mosquito-borne diseases
such as dengue, chikungunya, and malaria pose a significant public health
threat in tropical and subtropical regions, particularly in India. Aedes
aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus, and Anopheles stephensi are
the three most common mosquito species in India. Researchers have explored the
antimosquito properties of plant extracts and phytoconstituents to combat the
spread of these diseases. This study assessed the efficacy of consecutive
n-hexane, chloroform, and methanol extracts of Alangium salviifolium roots in
combating mosquito-borne diseases caused by Ae. aegypti mosquitoes in
India. The results showed that the n-hexane extract had the highest efficacy
against mosquito species, with LC50 values of 111.1 ppm for
larvicidal activity, 112.4 ppm for pupicidal activity, and 62.4 ppm for ovicidal
activity, respectively. The extract obtained from chloroform displayed moderate
effectiveness against mosquito species, while the extract derived from methanol
was specifically showed effectiveness against Ae. aegypti, targeting
both larvae and pupae. The n-hexane-based extract of A. salviifolium
roots shows potential as a mosquito control agent, particularly against Ae.
aegypti mosquitoes. Additional investigations are required to ascertain the
innocuousness and effectiveness of this extract. This study offers valuable
perspectives on the potential utilization of plant extracts as alternative
means of mosquito control, aiming to alleviate the propagation of mosquito-borne
diseases in India.
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Pages:28-32
How to cite this article:
Alex Yagoo, M C John Milton, Jelin Vilvest "Investigating the insecticidal properties of <i>Alangium salviifolium</i> root extracts on <i>Aedes aegypti</i> mosquitoes". International Journal of Entomology Research, Vol 8, Issue 7, 2023, Pages 28-32
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