Insecticidal activities of the ethanolic extract of citrus fruit seeds for the control of Culex mosquitoes
Yemi Olajumoke Lagundoye,
Iyabo Adepeju Simon-Oke,
Adebayo Victor Akeju
Abstract:Mosquitoes are among the significant vectors of public health concern. Culex mosquitoes have been implicated in spreading disease pathogens that inflicted both animal and man. The Hazards caused by using synthetic insecticide in controlling this vector cannot be overlooked. Thus, there is need to find alternative control method that is harmless and environment friendly. This research aimed to study the insecticidal activities of extract from four Citrus species seeds in the control of larval and adult stages o… Show more
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