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Larvicidal efficiency of the mushroom Amanitamuscaria (Agaricales, Amanitaceae) against the mosquito Culexquinquefasciatus (Diptera, Culicidae)

Year: 2016

Type: article

Abstract: INTRODUCTION: We report the larvicidal activity of two formulations from Amanita muscariaagainst Culex quinquefasciatus, as well as the viability of the aqueous extract after storage. METHODS The larvicidal activity of aqueous extract and powder from A. muscaria, and the viability of the aqueous extract after storage, were evaluated. RESULTS The aqueous extract caused larval deaths, which varied from 16.4% to 88.4%. The efficiency of the powder varied from 29.2% to 82.8%. Storage did not interfere with the larvicidal efficiency of the aqueous extract of A. muscaria. CONCLUSIONS These results show the potential of A. muscariato control C. quinquefasciatus.

Source: Revista da Sociedade Brasileira de Medicina Tropical

DOI: 10.1590/0037-8682-0175-2015

Authors: Marcial Corrêa Cárcamo, Luiz Paiva Carapeto, Jucelio Peter Duarte, Eduardo Bernardi, Paulo Bretanha Ribeiro

Institution: Universidade Federal de Pelotas

Language: English

Topic: Insect Pest Control Strategies

Subfield: Plant Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2328304337

FWCI: 0.717

Cites: 14

Cited by: 10

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