Melaleuca quinquenervia (Cav.) S.T. Blake (Myrtales: Myrtaceae): natural alternative for mosquito control

Conclusions The adulticide activity was achieved with impregnated bottles at 40 and 50 mg/mL with the three mosquitoes species. In larvae, a growth inhibition was detected when exposed to sublethal doses. The results indicate that M. quinquinervia is a plant with promising environmentally sustainable source for vector control.
Source: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Medicine - Category: Tropical Medicine Source Type: research