Larvicidal activity of Plumeria rubra, Tagetes erecta, and Thevetia peruviana extracts against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus larvae

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• The extracts show significant larvicidal activity against Aedes aegypti and Culex quinquefasciatus larvae, indicating potential for pest management.
• The study finds that Plumeria rubra, Tagetes erecta, and Thevetia peruviana extracts can effectively reduce mosquito populations by targeting early life stages.
• Assessment of the larvicidal activity was conducted using various concentrations of plant extracts over a controlled period.
• Potentially, these natural extracts may offer an alternative to chemical pesticides, promoting environmentally friendly mosquito control.