Mosquitocidal properties of Oxystelma esculentum (Asclepiadaceae)-Indian medicinal plant tested against Ades aegypti (Linn.) (Diptera: Culicidae)

*Corresponding author: Dr. Kaliyamoorthy Krishnappa, Unit of Entomotoxicity, Department of Advanced Zoology and Biotechnology, Govt. Arts College (Autonomous), Nandanam, Chennai-600 035, Tamilnadu, India. E-mail: professorkrishnappa@gmail.com Foundation Project: Supported by University Grants Commission (UGC, New Delhi) [(Ref. No. 42-583/2013 (SR)] and Department of Science & Technology-Fast Track Young Scientist Project (DST, New Delhi) (Ref. NO. SB/FT/LS-356/2012).