Exploring the Effectiveness of Ocimum basilicum Extracts in Mosquito Larvae Management

Abstract

Mosquito control is a key method for managing diseases transmitted by these insects, and targeting their early life stages offers several advantages, such as ease of application and greater susceptibility to environmental and chemical factors. This study aimed to investigate the chemical constituents and the larvicidal effects of ethanolic extracts from the leaves and flowers of Ocimum basilicum on mosquito larvae. Fresh O. basilicum was harvested, dried for one week in the shade, and then extra

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