Biological control of Aedes aegypti mosquito with natural products: A systematic review and meta-analyses of the literature (Atena Editora)

Abstract

Since a long time ago, Aedes aegypti (Diptera: Culicidae) is part of the catalog of the greatest threats to public health in the world, due to its ability to transmit important arboviruses, such as dengue, chikungunya, zika and yellow fever. Due to its high powers of dissemination and resistance, the mosquito still survives in the face of the usual methods aimed at its eradication, especially in underdeveloped countries. Goal: to develop a systematic review of the literature on the control of the A. aegypti mosquito, with an emphasis on natural products. Methodology: references were obtained through the following international databases: PubMed, SciELO, Bireme and Google Scholar. In the search, the keywords were used: A. aegypti;Control; Natural products; Arboviruses; Vector. The incorporation of references in this review followed the criteria: a) select articles with text available in full and free of charge, such as: theses, dissertations, course conclusion works, books on entomology and medicinal plants that have specificities related to the theme; a) disregard the year of publication (no time frame); c) opt for works written in the following languages: English, Spanish and Portuguese (BR). Conclusions: related to the traditionally used control methods of A. aegypti, plant extracts, such as essential oil from cloves, are a viable alternative, with proven insecticidal potential, without causing damage to the environment and human health, in addition to being economically viable. However, it is essential that new and detailed studies be carried out, so that the use of natural products is, in fact, put into practice, preferably on a large scale.