In another study, the acetone extract
of J. curcas leaves extended the duration of the various
larval instars and of pupation of Aedes aegypti even at
very low concentration and showed toxicity at higher
concentrations[43]. These effects could be due to very low
content of triterpenoids and tannins in Jatropha leaves
compared to seed oil.
J. curcas extract was highly effective in controlling