ba ckground: mosquitoes are well known as vectors of several disease causing pathogens. the extensive use of synthetic insecticides in the mosquito control strategies resulted to the development of pesticide resistance and fos- tered environmental deterioration. hence in recent years plants become alternative source of mosquito control agents. the present study assessed the larvicidal and ovipo...

eucalyptus camaldulensis dehnh and callistemon viminalis (gaertn) essential oils were tested against adults (1-3 day old) of tribolium confusum jacquelin du val. in 280 ml glass vials either with or devoid of wheat grains. the oils were also examined for fumigant toxicity against, 5 and 20-day-old larvae. the essential oils were obtained through hydrodistillation, applying a modified clevenger ...

Natural compounds from certain timber trees are highly valued and recommended to protect wood and wood products against mold fungi. This study highlighted the use of some natural extracts and Paraloid B72 against the growth of two mold fungi, namely Alternaria tenuissima and Fusarium culmorum. From the in vitro experiment, the methanol extracts of Callistemon viminalis bark were effective again...

During the floristic research in Emirate of Fujairah United Arab Emirates (UAE) 2017–2022, we made new findings that complement species composition flora vascular plants territory and UAE as a whole. The article provides data on 17 ergasiophygophytes – cultivated running wild plant species, alien to Fujairah: Pseuderanthemum maculatum (G. Lodd.) I.M. Turner var. atropurpurem (W. Bull) V.V. Byal...

Callistemon is a genus of 34 species of shrubs in the family Myrtaceae, all of which are endemic to Australia. It is sometimes considered a synonym of Melaleuca. Callistemon species are commonly referred to as bottlebrushes because of their cylindrical, brush like flowers resembling a traditional bottle brush. They are found in the more temperate regions of Australia, mostly along the east coas...