Vol. 10, Issue 6, Part C (2023)

Mosquitocides are substances or agents specifically designed to kill or control mosquitoes. There are several reasons for the need of mosquitocides, and they play a crucial role in public health and environmental management. Some of the key reasons for the need of mosquitocides are disease control, public health protection, epidemic prevention and livestock protection. The widespread application of chemical insecticides resulted in a number of health problems as well as the emergence of resistant mosquito populations. They can be liquids, creams, coils, sprays, or any combination of these. Mosquitocides are intended to specifically target and eliminate mosquitoes, but they may also have unintended consequences for people, pets, and the environment. It's crucial to remember that the precise adverse effects can change based on the kind of mosquitocide applied. Among the health issues mentioned are irritability of the skin and respiratory tract, ocular irritation, toxicity in animals, and effects on the environment. Therefore, keeping this view in concern, alternative control measures can be considered, where the ayurvedic herbal mosquitocide is elaborately reviewed and concluded.