Use of Plant Extracts as a Mosquito Repellent and their Insecticidal Properties

Natural Products are safe for human when compared to that of synthetic compounds. Certain natural product have been investigated for repellent activity against mosquitoes and other house insects. So they are directly extracted from proper plant species are sprayed over crops to control insects pest. The plant extracts that control pest are named botanicals or botanical insecticides. Botanical insecticides are naturally occurring toxins extracted from plants, there are several advantages to use botanicals rather than synthetic insecticides. Plant derived insecticides breakdown quickly in the environment, resulting in little risk of residues on food crop and less risk to beneficial insects.Botanical insecticides are mainly used in organic form. They do not give residual effect in plant products. Some common botanical insecticides and repellents are mentioned here.