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Culicidae

The family of insects that includes mosquitoes, known to transmit various diseases to humans.

Holometabolous

An insect life cycle that includes four distinct stages: egg, larva, pupa, and imago (adult).

Capsicum frutescens

A species of chili pepper known for its pungency and use in food, medicine, and as a mosquito larvicide.

Capsaicinoids

The active compounds responsible for the pungency of chili peppers, having various pharmacological properties.

Aedes aegypti

A species of mosquito known for transmitting viruses such as dengue and yellow fever.

Metamorphosis

A biological process where an organism undergoes a radical physical change after birth or hatching.

Larvicide

A substance used to kill larval (immature) stages of insects, particularly mosquitoes.

Dose-Response Relationship Theory

A concept in pharmacology that describes the relationship between the amount of a substance and its effect on an organism.

Antimicrobial

A substance that kills or inhibits the growth of microorganisms, including bacteria and viruses.

Tannin

A type of polyphenolic compound found in plants that may have effects on insect pests.

Flavonoids

Plant compounds known for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, potentially used in larvicides.

Saponin

A class of chemical compounds found in plants, known for their surfactant properties and potential insecticidal effects.

Environmental Impact

The effect that a substance or activity has on the surrounding environment, including wildlife and ecosystems.

Integrated Mosquito Management (IMM)

A strategic approach for controlling mosquito populations using a combination of methods to minimize the use of pesticides.

Pupal phase

The stage in the insect life cycle after the larval stage and before becoming an adult.

Efficacy

The ability to produce a desired or intended result, particularly in terms of effectiveness in pest control.

Scientific hypothesis

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through study and experimentation.

Anthropoid group

A classification of animals that includes human-like species, notably those that can transmit diseases to humans.

Public Health

The science and practice of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities.

Chemical constituents

The individual compounds and substances identified within a plant or extract that may have biological activity.