Repellent, Lethal Activity, and Synergism of <i>Cannabis sativa</i> Extracts with Terpenes Against a Laboratory Colony of <i>Triatoma infestans</i>.

ABSTRACT: Triatoma infestans is one of the primary vectors of Chagas disease. This vector has developed increasing resistance to pyrethroids, the main insecticides used for its control. Recent studies have highlighted the repellent and lethal effects of Cannabis sativa on insects, suggesting its potential use in pest management. Based on this, we hypothesize that C. sativa could be a viable bioactive for controlling T. infestans. To test this hypothesis, acetone and ethanol extracts were obtained from the inflorescences of C. sativa L. (Deep Mandarine variety) using sonication. These extracts were analyzed through gas chromatography and high-performance liquid chromatography. The repellent and lethal effects of the extracts were evaluated on fifth-instar nymphs of

SUBMITTER: Dade MM 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12610462 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature