Mosquitoes are one of the most annoying and potentially dangerous insects on the planet as they are infamous for transmitting diseases such as malaria, dengue fever, Zika virus, West Nile virus, and many others. In order to protect public health and stop the spread of diseases like dengue, zika, and malaria, mosquito control is essential. The current study attempts to evaluate the toxicity and repellant qualities of lavender camphor, and garlic, essential oils against Culex pipiens. After 72 hours, the essential oil demonstrated good larvicidal action in a lab setting against third-instar larvae (LC50 = 341.12, 430.79, and 624.15 ppm, respectively). At all dosages, lavender oil offers a comprehensive repellant that endures longer. In contrast, there were no appreciable variations in the repellents' duration of protection against C. pipiens. These findings provide insight into potential use of essential oils of garlic, camphor, and lavender for the management of mosquitoes.
Keywords : Culex pipiens; Larvicidal; Toxicity; Botanicals; Repellent activity,
Received:11/5/2023 12:00:00 AM; Accepted: 12/17/2023 12:00:00 AM