Larvicidal Activity of Essential Oils of Piper betle from the Indonesian Plants against Aedes aegypti L.

Abstract

Among the alternative strategies, the use plants, insecticidal chemicals appears to be promising. Aromatic plants, and their essential oils, are among the most efficient botanicals. This study was undertaken to assess the larvicidal potential of the essential oil of the Piper betle from the Indonesian plants against Aedes aegypti L.