Phytocompounds for mosquito larvicidal activity and their modes of action: A review

Efficacy of plant products in controlling disease vector mosquitoes, a review

“…Overall, plant extracts are promising for controlling vector mosquitoes at different life stages. However, prior to their use, these plant extracts must be verified for any acute or chronic toxicity against non‐target organisms and humans (Ganesan et al., 2023).…”

“…The plant extracts generally target cellular mechanisms and potentially disturb the cellular functions of vector mosquitoes (Ganesan et al., 2023). The extracts from Piper nigrum L. exhibited larvicidal activity by reducing the enzyme levels of α‐ and β‐carboxylesterase in Ae.…”

“…In addition, researchers prefer plant-based products against vector mosquitoes as an alternative to harmful chemical insecticides. Several articles have been published on the insecticidal properties of botanicals against vector mosquitoes (Pålsson & Jaenson, 1999;Ghosh et al, 2012;Kalita et al, 2013;Lupi et al, 2013;Rehman et al, 2014;Shaalan & Canyon, 2015;Tehri & Singh, 2015;Naseem et al, 2016;Remia et al, 2017;Hikal et al, 2017;Bekele, 2018;Gharsan, 2019;Noronha et al, 2020;Ganesan et al, 2023). Sukumar et al (1991) listed and discussed 344 botanical agents with potential mosquitocidal activities.…”

Green synthesis of zinc nanoparticles with plant material and their potential application in bulk industrial production of mosquito-repellent antibacterial paint formulations

“…Many natural mosquito repellents are based on essential oils, with innovative techniques, such as cheminformatics technology, being employed in their application. 8 Essential oils, derived from various plant species, contain hydrocarbon combinations proven to be effective repellents against a wide range of insects. Notably, the predominant components of these essential oils, known as monoterpenoids, have been found to exhibit cytotoxic properties towards both animal and plant tissues, leading to disruptions in the normal functioning of affected tissues.…”

Bioefficacy of Selected Species of Plants against Larvicidal Activity and Cytotoxicity on the Regulation of Mosquito Population

“…To control mosquitoes, the most toxic substances were always sought out, located, and extracted. Many of the chemicals that plants produce have antiinflammatory and pesticide properties [45][46][47][48][49]. Different types of larval, adulticidal, or repellent activities against various species of mosquitoes are produced by members of the plant families like Solanaceae, Asteraceae, Cladophoraceae, Labiatae, Miliaceae, Oocystaceae, and Rutaceae [50][51][52][53][54][55][56].…”