Capsules made of thyme oil and corn starch used to kill mosquito larvae

Aedes aegypti, the mosquito that transmits diseases such as dengue, zika, and yellow fever, is typically controlled utilizing insecticides that harm the environment. Now, however, scientists have created eco-friendly mozzie-killing microcapsules, made from cheap natural thyme oil and corn starch.

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Category: Environment

Tags:

• Insect
• Microcapsules
• Mosquito
• University of Campinas

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