Chemical characterization and bioactivity of cigarette butt extract as oviposition deterrent and larvicide against Aedes aegypti
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DOI: 10.1007/s00436-025-08502-3
Abstract: Aedes aegypti, the primary vector of viruses such as dengue, chikungunya, and yellow fever, poses a global health challenge. Traditional vector control strategies predominantly rely on broad-spectrum insecticides, which not only contribute to development of… read more here.
Keywords: butt extract; control; aedes aegypti; cigarette butt ... See more keywords
Cigarette butt effects on diatom health in a stream ecosystem
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DOI: 10.1007/s10452-021-09876-z
Abstract: Cigarette butts are a prevalent form of litter containing numerous toxic chemicals. Because cigarette butts are frequently deposited on the ground and carried into water bodies, greater understanding of the toxic effects of cigarette butts… read more here.
Keywords: cigarette; cigarette butts; diatom health; cigarette butt ... See more keywords
Field and laboratory assessment of larvicidal activity of tobacco plants and the cigarette butt waste on Culex pipiens (Linnaeus, 1758), Aedes aegypti (Linnaeus, 1762) L. and non-target organisms
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DOI: 10.1371/journal.pone.0333549
Abstract: Mosquitoes are the primary vectors that transmit diseases affecting humans. Chemical interventions for mosquito management have caused harm to humans, beneficial organisms, and the environment. Hence, researchers are diverting their interest to comparatively safer botanicals.… read more here.
Keywords: field; ppm; cigarette; tobacco ... See more keywords
Attitudes, Beliefs, and Behaviors about Cigarette-Butt Littering among College-Aged Adults in the United States
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DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19138085
Abstract: This study reports attitudes, beliefs, and littering behaviors of 7532 college-aged cigarette smokers from across the United States. Four behavioral variables were measured: littering of last cigarette butt, number of butts littered in past 24… read more here.
Keywords: butts; college aged; attitudes beliefs; united states ... See more keywords
Effect of Waste Cigarette Butt Fibers on the Properties and CO2 Footprint of Bitumen
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DOI: 10.3390/ma18092059
Abstract: This research utilized recycled acetate fibers from discarded cigarette butts (CBs) as reinforcing materials, reducing solid waste and enhancing the properties of bitumen. The surface properties of the fibers significantly impacted the binder characteristics. The… read more here.
Keywords: waste; waste cigarette; effect waste; cigarette butt ... See more keywords