PP49 In vivo evaluation of the larvicidal potential of fractions obtained from Peperomia pellucida L.
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https://doi.org/10.3407/rgt7zc25Keywords:
Larvicidal activity, Piperaceae, Larvicidal resistance, Aedes aegyptiAbstract
The increase in diseases transmitted by Aedes aegypti and the vector's resistance to conventional insecticides have driven the search for sustainable alternatives, such as natural extracts. This study evaluated the larvicidal activity of fractions from the extract of Peperomia pellucida, achieving 100% mortality at 24 hours with the hexane fraction at 200 ppm. The fractions in ethyl acetate, chloroform, and aqueous phases showed low effectiveness. The results suggest the larvicidal potential of P. pellucida, although further studies are needed to identify the compounds responsible for the larvicidal activity.
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