Evaluation of larvicidal activity of biogenic nanoparticles against filariasis causing Culex mosquito vector
Journal Title: Asian Pacific Journal of Tropical Disease - Year 2013, Vol 3, Issue 3
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Objective: To evaluate the larvicidal activity of biogenic nanoparticles against filariasis causing Culex mosquito vector. Methods: The synthesized AgNPs were characterized by UVvis. spectrum, Fourier transform infrared and X-ray diffraction. Larvae were exposed to varying concentrations of aqueous extract of synthesized AgNPs for 10 min. The different concentrations of 5, 2.5, 1.25, 0.625 and 0.312 mg/L silver nanoparticles were tested against the Culex larvae. Results: The mortality rate of Agaricus bisporus biogenic nanoparticles against Culex larvae are 5 mg/L (100%), 2.5 mg/L (81%), 1.25 mg/L (62%), 0.625 mg/L (28%) and 0.312 mg/L (11%). Conclusions: These results suggest that the synthesized biogenic AgNPs have the potential to be used as an ideal eco-friendly approach for controlling Culex larvae.
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