Student Competition I
Student Competition I
Toxicity screenings via topical application were conducted to assess the adulticide potential of silver nanoparticles (AgNPs) in conjunction with permethrin against three species of mosquitoes. Nanoparticles were biosynthesized from silver nitrate using essential oils to reduce stabilize the AgNPs molecules. Resultant AgNPs were characterized by UV-Vis, transmission electron microscope and direct light scattering analysis to determine size and morphology. Standalone toxicity of AgNPs at 24h was low but nanoparticles demonstrated positive synergism with permethrin.