Vol. 12, Issue 3, Part B (2025)

Author(s): Sari Ramadani, Martini and Fauzi Muh

Abstract: Lymphatic filariasis is an infectious disease caused by <em>Wuchereria bancrofti</em> infection, transmitted by <em>Culex quinquefasciatus</em> mosquitoes. Long-term use of chemical larvicides causes resistance and toxic effects on non-target organisms. The scoping review aims to identify plants with larvicidal potential against <em>Culex quinquefasciatus</em> larvae. Literature was searched through Scopus and PubMed with the keywords: larvicide OR larvicidal AND Plant AND Extract AND <em>Culex quinquefasciatus</em>. Inclusion criteria were English-language articles published between 2015 and 2025, and focused on larvicidal activity against <em>culex quinquefasciatus. </em>Of the 521 articles, 17 met the inclusion criteria and were analyzed further. The 17 plants contained active compounds such as alkaloids, flavonoids, saponins, and terpenoids and saponins that can kill mosquito larvae. The results of plants categorized as highly effective are <em>Cymbopogon citratus</em> (lemongrass) with LC?? 2.669 ppm and LC?? 4.438 ppm.

DOI: 10.22271/23487941.2025.v12.i3b.844