Biocontrol efficiency of Nepa cinerea Linnaeus 1758 (Hemiptera: Nepidae) against the vectors of dengue and filarial fever

Mosquitoes are important vectors of several tropical diseases. Aquatic insects used as biocontrol agents for mosquitoes are given prime importance because of its ecofriendly nature. In the present study, the adults of Nepa cinerea were tested for its biocontrol efficiency against the instars of Aedes aegypti, Aedes albopictus and Culex quinquefasciatus. More preference was given to the III instar with regard to stage preference, and Aedes...