Abstract
Since Aedes aegypti is considered as the major vector of dengue fever, development of strategies to accomplish improved vector control without much interference in the environment composition are more common. As phytochemicals are now in the run for achieving this goal, this review is a humble attempt to recognize the plant species and their larvicidal efficacy with their inhibitory action on the life cycle of the species of interest, that has been documented through various studies conducted till date. Here we also discuss the synergistic impact of a number of phytoextracts which will provide more efficient control measures for mosquito vectors. All these studies are an exploration for a risk-free vector control tactic to replace the current chemical insecticide application for the betterment of our nature.
Highlights
Mosquitoes are considered as the principle vectors of several diseases affecting humans and animals which include dengue, filariasis, chickungunya, Japanese encephalitis, malaria, etc, which result in thousands of deaths every year
Some of the foremost physiological characteristics like developmental period, growth, adult emergence, fecundity, fertility and egg hatching are affected by these factors, and they are prevalently known as Insect Growth Regulators (IGRs), which can be incorporated in mosquito vector control
A wide variety of flora around the world has been screened against the major dengue fever vector, Aedes aegypti, and identified with their ability to control this vector species either by their insecticidal capability or by other means like growth and development inhibition
Summary
Mosquitoes are considered as the principle vectors of several diseases affecting humans and animals which include dengue, filariasis, chickungunya, Japanese encephalitis, malaria, etc, which result in thousands of deaths every year. Larvicidal activity of phytoextracts against dengue fever vector, Aedes aegypti - A review. Studies on resistance development have suggested that, Aedes aegypti has triggered resistance to all insecticides including carbamates, organochlorides, organophosphates and pyrethroids [10].
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