Plant-mediated biosynthesis of nanoparticles as an emerging tool against mosquitoes of medical and veterinary importance: a review

@article{Benelli2015PlantmediatedBO,
  title={Plant-mediated biosynthesis of nanoparticles as an emerging tool against mosquitoes of medical and veterinary importance: a review},
  author={Giovanni Benelli},
  journal={Parasitology Research},
  year={2015},
  volume={115},
  pages={23-34}
}

• Giovanni Benelli
• Published 2015 in Parasitology Research
• DOI:10.1007/s00436-015-4800-9

Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are a key threat for millions of people worldwide, since they act as vectors for devastating parasites and pathogens. Mosquito young instars are usually targeted with organophosphates, insect growth regulators and microbial control agents. Indoors residual spraying and insecticide-treated bed nets are also employed. However, these chemicals have strong negative effects on human health and the environment. Newer and safer tools have been recently implemented to… CONTINUE READING

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