Laboratory evaluation of aqueous leaf extract of Tephrosia vogelii against larvae of Aedes albopictus (Diptera: Culicidae) and non-target aquatic organisms

- Leaf aqueous leachate of Tephrosia vogelii was toxic against Aedes albopictus.
- Leaf aqueous leachate of T. vogelii exhibits toxic on non-target aquatic organisms.
- Significant effects on the environmental safety for aquatic ecosystem.
- Leaf aqueous leachate be used for control of mosquitoes acting as vector for communicable diseases.