Environmentally friendly botanical larvicides are commonly considered as an
alternative to synthetic larvicides against Aedes aegypti Linn. In
addition, mosquito resistance to currently used larvicides has motivated research to
find new compounds acting via different mechanisms of action, with the goal of
controlling the spread of mosquitos. Essential oils have been widely studied for this
purpose. This work aims to evaluate the larvicidal potential of Syzygium
aromaticum and Citrus sinensis essential oils, either
alone or in combination with temephos, on Ae. aegypti populations
having different levels of organophosphate resistance. The 50% lethal concentration
(LC50) of the essential oils alone and in combination with temephos and the influence
of essential oils on vector oviposition were evaluated. The results revealed that
essential oils exhibited similar larvicidal activity in resistant populations and
susceptible populations. However, S. aromaticum and C.
sinensis essential oils in combination with temephos did not decrease
resistance profiles. The presence of the evaluated essential oils in oviposition
sites significantly decreased the number of eggs compared to sites with tap water.
Therefore, the evaluated essential oils are suitable for use in mosquito resistance
management, whereas their combinations with temephos are not recommended.
Additionally, repellency should be considered during formulation development to avoid
mosquito deterrence.
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