Eco-Friendly Evaluation of Mosquitocidal Effects of Seleniumnano Particles Incorporated in Pontederia Crassipes Extract
Authors
Ph.D. Research scholar, PG & Research Department of Zoology, L.R.G. Govt Arts College for Women, Tiruppur, TamilNadu (India)
Head and Associate professor, PG & Research Department of Zoology, L.R.G. Govt Arts College for Women, Tiruppur, TamilNadu (India)
Article Information
DOI: 10.51244/IJRSI.2026.1307000025
Subject Category: Environment
Volume/Issue: 13/7 | Page No: 358-362
Publication Timeline
Submitted: 2026-07-08
Accepted: 2026-07-14
Published: 2026-07-23
Abstract
Mosquito-borne diseases are a major global health concern, particularly those transmitted by Aedes aegypti. Conventional chemical pesticides often lead to resistance and environmental hazards, creating a need for eco-friendly alternatives. This study evaluates selenium nanoparticles (SeNPs) synthesized using Pontederia crassipes extract for their mosquitocidal properties. SeNPs demonstrated strong larvicidal, pupicidal, and adulticidal activity at low concentrations, with complete inhibition of egg hatchability at 75 ppm. Compared to crude methanol extracts, SeNPs showed superior efficacy with lower LC₅₀ values. These findings highlight the eco-friendly potential of SeNPs as a sustainable agent for mosquito vector control.
Keywords
Ecofriendly vector control, Mosquitocidal activity, Selenium nanoparticles, Pontederia crassipes, Green Synthesis
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