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Journal of Parasitic Diseases
Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases 4/2016

01-12-2016 | Original Article

Larvicidal activity of camphor and lavender oils against sheep blowfly, Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae)

Authors: Hatem A. Shalaby, Rabab M. El Khateeb, Amira H. El Namaky, Heba M. Ashry, Omnia M. Kandil, Sanaa K. A. Abou El Dobal

Published in: Journal of Parasitic Diseases | Issue 4/2016

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Abstract

In this study, the essential oils of camphor and lavender were tested in vitro against the third instar larvae of Lucilia sericata for the first time, following dipping toxicity technique. The toxicity results revealed that L. sericata larvae were susceptible to the applied essential oils. Lavender oil was more effective than camphor in killing of L. sericata larvae. With 32 % concentration, the mortality percentages of larvae were 100 and 93.3 %, respectively. Light and scanning electron microscopic examinations were done to determine the cuticular changes of L. sericata larvae following exposure to the applied essential oils. Larvae showed cuticular swelling and distortion after oil treatment, but its level was greater with lavender oil. The current study suggested that an alternative, effective and natural product can be developed as larvicides against L. sericata using camphor and lavender oils.
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Metadata
Title
Larvicidal activity of camphor and lavender oils against sheep blowfly, Lucilia sericata (Diptera: Calliphoridae)
Authors
Hatem A. Shalaby
Rabab M. El Khateeb
Amira H. El Namaky
Heba M. Ashry
Omnia M. Kandil
Sanaa K. A. Abou El Dobal
Publication date
01-12-2016
Publisher
Springer India
Published in
Journal of Parasitic Diseases / Issue 4/2016
Print ISSN: 0971-7196
Electronic ISSN: 0975-0703
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s12639-015-0715-8

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