Larvicidal and mosquito repellent activities of Pine (Pinus longifolia, family: Pinaceae) oil.

Various plant-based products are safe and biodegradable alternatives to synthetic chemicals for use against mosquitoes. Oil of Pinus longifolia is traditionally used for protection against mosquitoes in some rural areas but there is no documented report of its use against mosquitoes. The present study was undertaken to scientifically evaluate the activity of Pine oil against mosquitoes.The oil was procured from the market and its contents were...