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Natural Metabolites Against Aedes aegypti by Ng Kin Hoong is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This research article investigates the larvicidal and adulticidal activities of various bacterial, fungal, and plant metabolites against Aedes aegypti, a primary vector for dengue fever and Zika virus. Out of 23 tested compounds, gliotoxin showed significant mosquitocidal activity, with other compounds like 2-methoxy-1,4-naphthoquinone and cytochalasin A also demonstrating effectiveness. The study highlights the potential of natural products as alternatives to synthetic insecticides in mosquito control effo
- Author
- Ng Kin Hoong
- Language
- EN