Abstract:Culex quinquefasciatus is a vector of filariasis (elephantiasis) and Japanese encephalitis. Filariasis is still an unresolved disease in Indonesia. The use of temephos as a chemical larvicide repeatedly causes environmental pollution and is difficult to decompose, so the World Health Organization recommends looking for alternative effects. Gotu kola leaf extract contains metabolic substances such as steroids,saponins, flavonoids, phenolics that can be used as larvicides. This study aimed to determine the effe… Show more
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