Yeast-encapsulated essential oils: a new perspective as an environmentally friendly larvicide.
Michael J WorkmanBruno GomesJu-Lin WengLinnea K IstaCamila P JesusMariana R DavidMarcelo Ramalho-OrtigãoFernando A GentaScott K MatthewsRavi DurvasulaIvy HurwitzPublished in: Parasites & vectors (2020)
The larvicide based on OO encapsulated in yeast was shown to be highly active (LD50 < 50 mg/l) against all larval stages of Ae. aegypti. These results demonstrate its potential for incorporation in an integrated approach to larval source management of Ae. aegypti. This novel approach can enable development of affordable control strategies that may have significant impact on global health.