Biochemical constituents and insecticidal activities of Callistemon viminalis essential oil against adults and eggs of Pediculus humanus capitis (Phthiraptera: Pediculidae)

• Main Authors: Manachai Yingklang (Author), Aroonsri Priprem (Author), Natsajee Nualkaew (Author), Bunleu Sungthong (Author), Porntip Pinlaor (Author), Somchai Pinlaor (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Elsevier, 2022-02-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Background: Synthetic chemical pediculicides used for head-louse treatment do not kill louse eggs, can induce side effects in humans, and lead to genetic resistance in lice worldwide, including in Thailand. Use of phytoconstituents, particularly plant-derived essential oils, is alternatively recomme...