Insecticidal and repellent activities of methanolic extract of Tribulus terrestris L. (Zygophyllaceae) against the malarial vector Anopheles arabiensis (Diptera: Culicidae).

Methanolic extracts of leaves and seeds from, Tribulus terrestris(Zygophyllaceae) was tested against 3rd instar larvae and adults of mosquito, Anopheles arabiensisunder laboratory condition. The seeds extract showed high insecticidal activity at all concentrations compared to the leaves extract and the Lc50 was 36.5 and 123.1ppm for seeds and leaves extract, respectively. All extracts exhibited remarkable effects on the fecundity, fertility and...