Larvicidal efficacy of Cleistanthus collinus (Roxb.) (Euphorbiaceae) leaf extracts against vector mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae)
Autor(es): Arivoli, S.; Samuel, T.
Resumo: To determine the larvicidal activity of Cleistanthus collinus C. collinus) leaf extracts against Aedes aegypti, Anopheles stephensi (An. stephensil and Culex quinquefiisciatus. Methods: The larvicidal activity was determined against three vector mosquito species at concentrations of 250, 500, 750 and 1000 ppm. Larval mortality was assessed after 24 hours. Results: The leaf extracts of C. collinus was found to exhibit a larvicidal activity against the larvae of An. stephensi with a LC value of 399.72 ppm. Conclusions: The results indicate moderate level of larvicidal activity against vector mosquitoes.
Imprenta: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Biomedicine, v. 1, n. 2, p. S281-S283, 2011
Descritores: Aedes aegypti - Larvicide ; Aedes aegypti - Public health
Data de publicação: 2011
