Insecticidal and Repellent Activity of Siparuna guianensis Aubl. (Negramina) against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus
Autor(es): Souza Aguiar, Raimundo Wagner; dos Santos, Suetonio Fernandes; Morgado, Fabricio da Silva; Ascencio, Sergio Donizeti; Lopes, Magnolia de Mendonca; Viana, Kelvinson Fernandes; Didonet, Julcemar; Ribeiro, Bergmann Morais
Resumo: This study investigated the toxic effects of essential oils isolated from Siparuna guianensis against Aedes aegypti, Culex quinquefasciatus (eggs, larvae, pupae, and adult) and Aedes albopictus (C6/36) cells. The oviposition-deterring activity, egg viability, and repellence activity in the presence of different essential oils concentrations were determined. The essential oils showed high toxicity to all developmental stages of A. aegypti and C. quinquefasciatus. Furthermore, the oils also showed high repellent activity towards the adult stage of mosquitoes (0.025 to 0.550 mu g/cm2 skin conferred 100% repellence up to 120 min) and in contact with cultured insect cells (C6/36) induced death possibly by necrosis. The results presented in this work show the potential of S. guianensis essential oils for the development of an alternative and effective method for the natural control of mosquitoes in homes and urban Areas.
Palavras-Chave: Plant Essential Oils; Anopheles-Stephensi; Larvicidal Activity; Diptera-Culicidae; L. Diptera; Toxicity; Extract; Leaves; Adults; Brazil
Imprenta: Plos One, v. 10, n. 2, 2015
Identificador do objeto digital: 10.1371/journal.pone.0116765
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Larvicide ; Aedes aegypti - Repellent ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2015
