Development and characterization of nanoemulsions loaded with essential oil and β-cypermethrin and their bioefficacy on insect pest of economic and medical importance.

Background: The development of novel and ecofriendly tools plays an important role in insect pest management. Nanoemulsions (NEs) based on essential oils (EOs) offer a safer alternative for human health and the environment. This study aimed to elaborate and evaluate the toxicological effects of NEs containing peppermint or palmarosa EOs combined with β-cypermethrin (β-CP) using ultrasound technique.

Polymer nanoparticles containing essential oils: new options for mosquito control.

Mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) are vectors of important parasites and pathogens causing death, poverty and social disability worldwide. The overuse of synthetic insecticides to control mosquito vectors lead to resistance, adverse environmental effects and high operational costs. Therefore, the development of eco-friendly control tools is an important public health challenge.