Creating Green Nanoparticles for Better Jasmine and Peppermint Pest Control
Jenn Hoskins
24th March, 2024
Image Source: Natural Science News, 2024
Key Findings
- In Egypt, nanoformulated jasmine and peppermint oils killed 100% of mosquito larvae
- Peppermint nanoemulsion was the most effective, followed by jasmine
- These natural oil nanoemulsions are safer, eco-friendly alternatives to chemical insecticides
EnvironmentBiochemPlant Science
References
Main Study
1) Synthesis of eco-friendly layered double hydroxide and nanoemulsion for jasmine and peppermint oils and their larvicidal activities against Culex pipiens Linnaeus.
Published 22nd March, 2024
https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-024-56802-y
Related Studies
2) Novel acaricidal and growth-regulating activity of Aloe vera and Rheum rhabarbarum extracts and their oil/water nanoemulsions against the camel tick, Hyalomma dromedarii.
3) Mg-LDH Nanoclays Intercalated Fennel and Green Tea Active Ingredient: Field and Laboratory Evaluation of Insecticidal Activities against Culex pipiens and Their Non-Target Organisms.
4) Larvicidal and adulticidal effects of some Egyptian oils against Culex pipiens.