Mosquitocidal Activities of Tagetes erecta L. Compared to Prallethrin Against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae)

Conclusion: Leaves extract of 100% Tagetes erecta L. showed mosquitocidal activity against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus mosquitoes, yet it was not superior compared to 13.16 g L–1 prallethrin.

Source: Research Journal of Medicinal Plant - December 28, 2018 Category: Complementary Medicine Source Type: research