Bioefficacy of Lemongrass and Tea Tree Essential Oils Against House Fly, .

Abstract: The management of house fly, has become immensely important to prevent epidemics of many detrimental diseases. In view of this objective, the present study demonstrates the efficacy of lemongrass (LG) and tea tree essential oils (TTEOs) against . The TTEO proved to be more lethal against larvae and adults of depicting an LC at 14.

Bioactivity of essential oils of Zingiber officinalis and Achyranthes aspera against mosquitoes.

Due to the global health problems associated with mosquito-borne diseases, over two million people primarily in the tropical countries are at risk. The widely and commonly used chemical method though effective, has some major disadvantages making insect control practically difficult. In view of the above, it is unavoidable to search for new molecules, which are eco-friendly, cheaper, and safer.