Essential oils as potential bioactive compounds against mosquitoes Chapter 2. Recent Advances in Phytochemistry, 2009 ISBN: 978-81-308-0309-8 Editor: Filippo Imperato Raquel M.Gleiser and Julio A. Zygadlo.Research Signpost , Trivandrum, Kerala, India (

RAQUEL GLEISER,; ZYGADLO JA

Recent Advances in Phytochemistry

Research Signpost

Lugar: Trivandrum, Kerala; Año: 2009; p. 1 - 24

Abstract Mosquitoes are insects of medical, veterinary and economical importance. The current global strategy for the control of vector-borne diseases is based on vector control, with chemical control as a main component of integrated vector management. The development of resistance to insecticides, and environmental concerns among other factors has led to the search of alternative products, such as plant products that may be biodegradable to non-toxic compounds. The properties of essential oils (EO) as larvicides, adulticides, ovicides/ oviposition deterrents and repellents is reviewed. Formulations including bases or fixative materials improve repellency of EOs that are effective but for relatively short periods due to their volatility. Several oils, their components or combination of components are promising as insecticides, however, variations in toxicity of the EO against different mosquito species are common. Also, synergisms and antagonisms between EO components have been reported. Thus, further research on their mode of action is needed to identify key constituents with universal properties and for the development of efficient formulations. products that may be biodegradable to non-toxic compounds. The properties of essential oils (EO) as larvicides, adulticides, ovicides/ oviposition deterrents and repellents is reviewed. Formulations including bases or fixative materials improve repellency of EOs that are effective but for relatively short periods due to their volatility. Several oils, their components or combination of components are promising as insecticides, however, variations in toxicity of the EO against different mosquito species are common. Also, synergisms and antagonisms between EO components have been reported. Thus, further research on their mode of action is needed to identify key constituents with universal properties and for the development of efficient formulations. products that may be biodegradable to non-toxic compounds. The properties of essential oils (EO) as larvicides, adulticides, ovicides/ oviposition deterrents and repellents is reviewed. Formulations including bases or fixative materials improve repellency of EOs that are effective but for relatively short periods due to their volatility. Several oils, their components or combination of components are promising as insecticides, however, variations in toxicity of the EO against different mosquito species are common. Also, synergisms and antagonisms between EO components have been reported. Thus, further research on their mode of action is needed to identify key constituents with universal properties and for the development of efficient formulations. development of resistance to insecticides, and environmental concerns among other factors has led to the search of alternative products, such as plant products that may be biodegradable to non-toxic compounds. The properties of essential oils (EO) as larvicides, adulticides, ovicides/ oviposition deterrents and repellents is reviewed. Formulations including bases or fixative materials improve repellency of EOs that are effective but for relatively short periods due to their volatility. Several oils, their components or combination of components are promising as insecticides, however, variations in toxicity of the EO against different mosquito species are common. Also, synergisms and antagonisms between EO components have been reported. Thus, further research on their mode of action is needed to identify key constituents with universal properties and for the development of efficient formulations. products that may be biodegradable to non-toxic compounds. The properties of essential oils (EO) as larvicides, adulticides, ovicides/ oviposition deterrents and repellents is reviewed. Formulations including bases or fixative materials improve repellency of EOs that are effective but for relatively short periods due to their volatility. Several oils, their components or combination of components are promising as insecticides, however, variations in toxicity of the EO against different mosquito species are common. Also, synergisms and antagonisms between EO components have been reported. Thus, further research on their mode of action is needed to identify key constituents with universal properties and for the development of efficient formulations. products that may be biodegradable to non-toxic compounds. The properties of essential oils (EO) as larvicides, adulticides, ovicides/ oviposition deterrents and repellents is reviewed. Formulations including bases or fixative materials improve repellency of EOs that are effective but for relatively short periods due to their volatility. Several oils, their components or combination of components are promising as insecticides, however, variations in toxicity of the EO against different mosquito species are common. Also, synergisms and antagonisms between EO components have been reported. Thus, further research on their mode of action is needed to identify key constituents with universal properties and for the development of efficient formulations. . The development of resistance to insecticides, and environmental concerns among other factors has led to the search of alternative products, such as plant products that may be biodegradable to non-toxic compounds. The properties of essential oils (EO) as larvicides, adulticides, ovicides/ oviposition deterrents and repellents is reviewed. Formulations including bases or fixative materials improve repellency of EOs that are effective but for relatively short periods due to their volatility. Several oils, their components or combination of components are promising as insecticides, however, variations in toxicity of the EO against different mosquito species are common. Also, synergisms and antagonisms between EO components have been reported. Thus, further research on their mode of action is needed to identify key constituents with universal properties and for the development of efficient formulations. products that may be biodegradable to non-toxic compounds. The properties of essential oils (EO) as larvicides, adulticides, ovicides/ oviposition deterrents and repellents is reviewed. Formulations including bases or fixative materials improve repellency of EOs that are effective but for relatively short periods due to their volatility. Several oils, their components or combination of components are promising as insecticides, however, variations in toxicity of the EO against different mosquito species are common. Also, synergisms and antagonisms between EO components have been reported. Thus, further research on their mode of action is needed to identify key constituents with universal properties and for the development of efficient formulations. products that may be biodegradable to non-toxic compounds. The properties of essential oils (EO) as larvicides, adulticides, ovicides/ oviposition deterrents and repellents is reviewed. Formulations including bases or fixative materials improve repellency of EOs that are effective but for relatively short periods due to their volatility. Several oils, their components or combination of components are promising as insecticides, however, variations in toxicity of the EO against different mosquito species are common. Also, synergisms and antagonisms between EO components have been reported. Thus, further research on their mode of action is needed to identify key constituents with universal properties and for the development of efficient formulations.