A review on Anopheles subpictus Grassi—A biological vector

Chandra, Goutam; Bhattacharjee, Indranil; Chatterjee, Soumendranath

doi:10.1016/j.actatropica.2010.02.005

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“…Anopheles subpictus is a complex isomorphic sibling species and is recognized as a vector of malaria, a disease of great socio-economic importance, and also a vector of some helminth and arboviruses (Chandra et al 2010). A. subpictus is the most abundant anopheline in most parts of the Indian subcontinent (Rao 1984), and recognized as a primary or secondary vector of malaria, a disease of great socio-economic importance in different parts of the world (Panicker et al 1981;Kulkarni 1983;Chatterjee and Chandra 2000).…”

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Synthesis of pediculocidal and larvicidal silver nanoparticles by leaf extract from heartleaf moonseed plant, Tinospora cordifolia Miers

Jayaseelan¹,

Rahuman²,

Rajakumar³

et al. 2011

Parasitol Res

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Insecticide resistance and inadequate attention to the application instructions of topical pediculicides are common reasons for treatment failure. Essential oils or plant extracts are good and safe alternatives due to their low toxicity to mammals and easy biodegradability. The present study was carried out to establish the pediculocidal and larvicidal activity of synthesized silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) using leaf aqueous extract of Tinospora cordifolia Miers (Menispermaceae) against the head louse Pediculus humanus capitis De Geer (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae) and fourth instar larvae of malaria vector, Anopheles subpictus Grassi and filariasis vector, Culex quinquefasciatus Say (Diptera: Culicidae). We reported the aqueous plant extract and synthesized AgNPs against head lice and vectors. Direct contact method was conducted to determine the potential of pediculocidal activity. The synthesized AgNPs characterized by UV-vis spectrum, scanning electron microscopy, Fourier transform infrared, and X-ray diffraction. Head lice and mosquito larvae were exposed to varying concentrations of aqueous extracts and synthesized AgNPs for 24 h. The results suggest that the optimal times for measuring mortality effects of synthesized AgNPs were 33% at 5 min, 67% at 15 min, and 100% after 1 h. The maximum activity was observed in the synthesized AgNPs against lice, A. subpictus and C. quinquefasciatus (LC(50) = 12.46, 6.43 and 6.96 mg/L; r (2) = 0.978, 0.773 and 0.828), respectively. The findings revealed that synthesized AgNPs possess excellent anti-lice and mosquito larvicidal activity. These results suggest that the green synthesis of AgNPs have the potential to be used as an ideal ecofriendly approach for the control of head lice and vectors.

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Synthesis of pediculocidal and larvicidal silver nanoparticles by leaf extract from heartleaf moonseed plant, Tinospora cordifolia Miers

Jayaseelan¹,

Rahuman²,

Rajakumar³

et al. 2011

Parasitol Res

209

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“…Anopheles subpictus is a complex isomorphic sibling species and is recognized as a vector of malaria, a disease of great socioeconomic significance and also a vector of some helminthes and arboviruses (Chandra et al 2010). It is the most abundant anopheline in most parts of the Indian subcontinent and recognized as a primary or secondary vector of malaria in different parts of the world (Chatterjee and Chandra 2000).…”

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Efficacy of larvicidal activity of green synthesized titanium dioxide nanoparticles using Mangifera indica extract against blood-feeding parasites

Rajakumar¹,

Rahuman²,

Roopan

et al. 2014

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Titanium dioxide nanoparticles (TiO2 NPs) are considered to be among the best photocatalytic materials due to their long-term thermodynamic stability, strong oxidizing power, and relative non-toxicity. Nano-preparations with TiO2 NPs are currently under investigation as novel treatments for acne vulgaris, recurrent condyloma acuminata, atopic dermatitis, hyperpigmented skin lesions, and other non-dermatologic diseases. The present study was to investigate the acaricidal and larvicidal activity of synthesized TiO2 NPs utilizing leaf aqueous extract of Mangifera indica L. (Anacardiaceae) against hematophagous parasites. The anti-parasitic activity of TiO2 NPs against the larvae of Rhipicephalus (Boophilus) microplus, Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum and Haemaphysalis bispinosa (Acari: Ixodidae), fourth instar larvae of Anopheles subpictus, and Culex quinquefasciatus (Diptera: Culicidae) were assessed. The green synthesized TiO2 NPs were analyzed by UV-Vis, FTIR, X-ray diffraction (XRD), AFM, SEM, and TEM. The XRD analysis of synthesized TiO2 NPs revealed the dominant peak at 2θ value of 27.81 which matched the 110 crystallographic plane of the rutile structure indicating the crystal structure. The FTIR spectra exhibited a prominent peak at 3,448 cm(-1) and showed OH stretching due to the alcoholic group, and the OH group may act as a capping agent. The SEM images of TiO2 NPs displayed spherical, oval in shape, individual, and some in aggregates. Characterization of the synthesized TiO2 NPs using AFM offered three-dimensional visualization and uneven surface morphology. The TEM micrograph showed agglomerates, round and slight elongation with an average size of 30 ± 5 nm. The maximum efficacy was observed in synthesized TiO2 NPs against the larvae of R. microplus, Hyalomma anatolicum anatolicum, Haemaphysalis bispinosa, A. subpictus, and Culex quinquefasciatus with LC50 value of 28.56, 33.17, 23.81, 5.84, and 4.34 mg/L, respectively. In the present study, a novel, simple, and eco-friendly approach has been suggested to control blood-feeding parasites.

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“…Además, aumentan la probabilidad de que se genere resistencia al insecticida. Estas razones llevan a que se exploren métodos alternativos que lleven a un mejor control de las poblaciones de mosquitos (Chandra et al, 2010), siendo el control biológico una opción que puede llegar a ser más efectiva si se realiza teniendo el suficiente conocimiento de base para evitar sus posibles perjuicios. El agente de control biológico más ampliamente usado es el "pez mosquito" del oeste Gambusia affinis (Baird & Girard, 1853) y el "pez mosquito" del este G. holbrooki (Girard, 1859) (Kumar & hwanG, 2005) como exitosos invasores en numerosos lugares en donde han sido introducidos (Gamradt & Kats, 1996;howe et al, 1997;Goodsell & Kats, 1999;leyse et al, 2004;ayala et al, 2007;rowe et al, 2007).…”

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Caracterización del consumo de larvas de culícidos (Diptera) en dos especies de peces indígenas de la zona central de Argentina

Bonifacio

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Martori

2014

Iheringia, Sér. Zool.

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ABSTRACT. Characterization of Culicidae larvae (Diptera) consumption in two species of native fish in the central zone of Argentina. Mosquitoes represent a threat to human health and animals because they act as vectors of several diseases. Native fish species are potential candidates to be considered for biological control populations of mosquitoes. Tests of half-hour and 24-hour consumption of Culex pipiens (Linnaeus, 1758) larvae by Cnesterodon decemmaculatus (Jenyns, 1842) and Jenynsia multidentata (Jenyns, 1842) were carried out, measuring the standard length, mouth width and weight in individuals of the two species of fishes. In both tests J. multidentata consumed more C. pipiens than C. decemmaculatus, being C. decemmaculatus female consumption higher than male consumption (and equal than both sexes of J. multidentata in the 24-hour test). These results remained unchanged when making comparisons of absolute or relative consumption in the half-hour test, but when consumptions relative to weight were compared no difference between species was found in the 24-hour test. Regression analysis between morphometric variables and weight vs. consumption rates showed low explanatory value for the half-hour test, while in the 24-hour test these variables had higher explanatory value, especially for the mouth width. Finally, a half-hour test was performed over C. decemmaculatus females using C. pipiens and Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1742) larvae and it showed a strong preference for the latter ones. This work allowed us to observe that there are large differences in consumption rates of C. pipiens larvae between the fish species under study in short periods. Differences are attenuated when consumption times are longer and may even disappear when weight is taken into account. KEYWORDS.Cnesterodon decemmaculatus, Jenynsia multidentata, biocontrol, mosquito larvae. RESUMEN.Los mosquitos representan una amenaza para la salud del hombre y de los animales debido a que actúan como vectores de distintas enfermedades. Especies de peces nativos son potenciales candidatos a tenerse en cuenta para control biológico de poblaciones de culícidos. Experiencias de consumo de media hora y de 24 horas por Cnesterodon decemmaculatus (Jenyns, 1842) y Jenynsia multidentata (Jenyns, 1842) se llevaron a cabo con larvas de Culex pipiens (Linnaeus, 1758), midiéndose longitud estándar, ancho de boca y peso en individuos de las dos especies. En ambas pruebas, J. multidentata consumió más C. pipiens que C. decemmaculatus, consumiendo las hembras de esta última especie más que los machos (e igual a ambos sexos de J. multidentata en la prueba de 24 horas de duración). Estos resultados no variaron cuando se compararon tantos consumos absolutos o relativos para las pruebas de media hora, sin embargo cuando se compararon los consumos relativos al peso no se encontraron diferencias entre las especies para las pruebas de 24 horas. Análisis de regresión entre las tasas de consumo versus las variables morfométricas y el peso mostraron poco valor explicati...

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A review on Anopheles subpictus Grassi—A biological vector

Cited by 43 publications

References 23 publications

Synthesis of pediculocidal and larvicidal silver nanoparticles by leaf extract from heartleaf moonseed plant, Tinospora cordifolia Miers

Synthesis of pediculocidal and larvicidal silver nanoparticles by leaf extract from heartleaf moonseed plant, Tinospora cordifolia Miers

Efficacy of larvicidal activity of green synthesized titanium dioxide nanoparticles using Mangifera indica extract against blood-feeding parasites

Caracterización del consumo de larvas de culícidos (Diptera) en dos especies de peces indígenas de la zona central de Argentina

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