A Review of Botanical Extracts with Repellent and Insecticidal Activity and Their Suitability for Managing Mosquito-Borne Disease Risk in Mexico

Overview

Journal Pathogens

Date 2024 Sep 28

PMID 39338928

Authors

Josselin Carolina Corzo-Gomez

Josue Vidal Espinosa-Juarez

Jose Carlos Ovando-Zambrano

Alfredo Briones-Aranda

Abumale Cruz-Salomon

Hector Armando Esquinca-Aviles

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Abstract

Among the main arboviruses affecting public health in tropical regions are dengue, zika, and chikungunya, transmitted mainly by mosquitoes of the genus, especially . In recent years, outbreaks have posed major challenges to global health, highlighting the need for integrated and innovative strategies for their control and prevention. Prevention strategies include the elimination of vectors and avoiding mosquito bites; this can be achieved through the use of bioinsecticides and repellents based on plant phytochemicals, as they offer sustainable, ecological, and low-cost alternatives. Mexico has a variety of plants from which both extracts and essential oils have been obtained which have demonstrated significant efficacy in repelling and/or killing insect vectors. This review examines the current knowledge on plant species found in Mexico which are promising options concerning synthetic compounds in terms of their repellent and insecticidal properties against mosquitoes of the genus and that are friendly to the environment and health.

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