This review aims to describe essential oils and their constituent compounds that exhibit
bioactivity against Aedes aegypti L.(Diptera: Culicidae) larvae, the immature stage of the …

Several studies have assessed the potential of essential oils as substitutes for synthetic
pesticides, in order to counter insect resistance to commercial pesticides. Piper aduncum L …

The chemical composition of essential oil of leaves of Piper aduncum L., growing wild in a
fragment of the Atlantic Rainforest biome in northeastern Brazil, was determined through gas …

The essential oils (OEs) of the leaves, stems, and spikes of P. marginatum were obtained by
hydrodistillation, steam distillation, and simultaneous extraction. The chemical constituents …

Abstract In Brazil, Aedes aegypti mosquito is the most frequent vector of some arboviruses,
such as dengue, yellow fever, Zika and chikungunya. The use of synthetic insecticides to …

Abstract Pipermarginatum Jacq., Piperaceae, is a widely distributed Neotropical species
abundant in the Caribbean, exhibiting a characteristic winged petiole and a heart-shaped …

Introduction Free radicals generated in vivo and peroxidation of the unsaturated bonds of
membrane lipids increases fragility and cellular lysis of red blood cells. The essential oils of …

Mosquitoes are the deadliest animals on earth and are the vectors of several neglected
tropical diseases. Recently, essential oils have emerged as potential renewable, cost …

The mosquito, Aedes aegypti, is the principal vector of the viruses responsible for dengue
and dengue hemorrhagic fevers. The mosquito is widespread throughout tropical and sub …

During grain storage, a considerable amount of product is lost because of insects, such as
Zabrotes subfasciatus. Currently, to mitigate these risks, studies are searching for plants with …