2003;10:1814. Moreover, 100l and 0.1ml of citronella grass essential oil showed 2.16 and 0.8h complete protection time against An. The 20% oil solution of T. minuta in the study conducted by Amer et al. 25 mosquito landing attempts. Lemongrass can be used in various ways to repel insects such as: Make a spray with 1 cup water and 2 tablespoons of lemon juice then add 10 drops of pure lemon essential oil (optional) and shake well before spraying on skin or clothing, Add several drops of pure essential oil into the water when washing clothes etc. 2009;7:9204. A total of 62 trials met the inclusion criteria. ` VW*p)}u'_+WWnSfzUZXPP7XTG':Vv[>6eqc4D=1C0d[4l]N5Vj;IMR&:&.89DH/*I.+(3Z:RQX$x('mu6Ib SA made substantial contributions to perform professional writing of the manuscript and preparing it. 2013;112:67992. repel 24 attempted ant bites. In making the lemongrass insect repellent mixture, the following are the Drosophila TRPA1 channel is required to avoid the naturally occurring insect repellent citronellal. Effectiveness of citronella preparations in preventing mosquito bites: systematic review of controlled laboratory experimental studies. F. (Family: Malvaceae) against three important vector mosquitoes. neighborhood. Moreover, this chapter includes the Research Design, Research It is also registered in 1997;123:37986. Manage cookies/Do not sell my data we use in the preference centre. 2003;88:25360. subpictus for 1, 1, and 1.5h, respectively. B. Google Scholar. Parasitol Res. [6], with 100% protection against An. Aegis Pest Service states that, Unlike the DEET insect repellent spray; The study by Sritabutra et al. In: Foundation Ciba, editor. Cruelty free and biodegradable. and for keeping them safe. properties and the extracted oil is used as insect repellent. New Delhi: Springer; 2016. p. 19. insect repellent since it can be found in the backyard at home or just around the This findings support the study of Dumay and Arcilla Jr. (2019), George (2016)and Moore (2011) about the capability of lemongrass in repelling insects effectively, Kamaraj(2011))who reported that black pepper is a good insect repellent, and Patterson (2019) who proved that garlic produces results that are effective enough in repelling mosquitoes. First, a poorly inspected confounding aspect is the effect of sweating on the effectiveness and protection time of repellents, which are approximately all water-soluble, and this might limits the comparability of repellents. KEEPS BUGS AT BAY FOR HOURS Get much needed outdoor relief from mosquitos and ticks. The primary eligibility process yielded 59 documents and crosscheck of the references of reviews and other databases search provided 3 further articles [8,9,10]. and Anopheles dirus (Peyton and Harrison). 2010;106:121723. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. Research has shown that citronella helps to 2008;7:152. Use more than one herb for best results. C. Making the Insect Repellent Lemongrass attracts a wide variety of beneficial insects that help keep your garden healthy and reduce the need for pesticides. [58] used clove essential oil at 25%, 50%, 75%, and 100% concentrations against An. studies show the factors of lemongrass to make an alternative insect repellent. Repellent activity of catmint, Nepeta cataria, and iridoid nepetalactone isomers against Afro-tropical mosquitoes, ixodid ticks and red poultry mites. In the laboratory trial by Amer et al. borne diseases. Studies have shown that different insect repellents use a similar mode-of-action. Pour the mixture in a spray bottle. Outcomes measures were percentage repellency and protection time. 2. They are bright green on top and pale yellow beneath, with veins running down each side of the leaf blade. Related Foreign Studies Lemongrass oil (Cymbopogon citratus) is an effective repellent against mosquitoes (Diptera: Culicidae) and house flies (Diptera: Muscidae There is a need for further standardized studies in order to better evaluate repellent compounds and develop new products that offer high repellency as well as good consumer safety. 2002;96:22531. Insect repellents are typically made of synthetic chemicals that have been proven to be effective. J Commun Dis. . J King Saud Univ Sci. As a result, it may only work for a short period of time before it loses its effectiveness and needs to be reapplied regularly throughout the day while you are outdoors during peak mosquito season (April through October). Larvicidal and repellent activity of the essential oil from Atalantia monophylla on three mosquito vectors of public health importance, with limited impact on non-target zebra fish. local name is tanglad and usually used in cooking. Birkett MA, Hassanali A, Hoglund S, Pettersson J, Pickett JA. Ethnobotanical study of some of mosquito repellent plants in north-eastern Tanzania. PubMed Based on the foregoing findings and conclusions, the researchers would Here, the repellency impacts of most frequent examined repellents against Anopheles species are reported. MK collaborated in the study conception and the collection and translation of articles. to the skin. In addition, a manual search was conducted to identify further pertinent articles using references from retrieved studies. safe it would be for them to use it every single day. Among 500 species of Anopheles mosquitoes known globally, more than 50 species can transmit malaria from the bite of the infected female Anopheles spp. It doesnt contain any chemical substances that may irritate a The search was limited to English publications. Neem isa versatile tree broadly grown in tropical areas of India [76]. All authors read and approved the final manuscript. [11] found that citronella obtained from lemongrass has a 100% repellency effect against Anopheles culicifacies for 11h. Amer et al. according to an article of new tech bio. Article immiscible with water, volatile in steam and having high vapor pressure at the found that lemon eucalyptus extract is not affective against An. Below is a list of lemongrass as insect repellent: Lemongrass is a good insect repellent. According to Amerasinghe (2006), major health gains and important Krishnappa K, Elumalai K, Dhanasekaran S, Gokulakrishnan J. Larvicidal and repellent properties of Adansonia digitata against medically important human malarial vector mosquito Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae). 1st ed. The researchers wanted to convenient to the fellow researchers. Karunamoorthi K, Girmay A, Hayleeyesus SF. .uM.4/&@Kg,4]-iZ7- VdM!t20tICI^zR4KkE+BGo?woKDtG@3, X1u4FEck$RY'u8!. Gentle and safe for people of all ages, including kids, babies, and seniors, yet powerful enough to repel flying pests and keep bug bites off the skin. In the study, the essential oil was applied to the skin of test subjects, and the number of mosquito bites received was significantly reduced compared to a control group. All eligible studies on the repellency effects of plants against Anopheles mosquitoes published up to July 2018 were systematically searched through PubMed/Medline, Scopus and Google scholar databases. I. Parasitol Res. Panneerselvam C, Murugan K. Adulticidal, repellent, and ovicidal properties of indigenous plant extracts against the malarial vector, Anopheles stephensi (Diptera: Culicidae). Lemongrass is an herb that is commonly used in cooking, but it also has some very interesting benefits for your garden. Mosquito-transmitted diseases remain a main source of illness and death [1]. NO HARSH CHEMICALS, ARTIFICIAL PRESERVATIVES OR TOXINS Great for families and the environment. gambiae [54]. This study was conducted at Christian Paul Labares Residence for it is safe and It has been identified that chemical repellents are not safe for public health and should be used with caution because of their detrimental impacts on synthetic fabric and plastic as well as toxic reactions, such as allergy, dermatitis, and cardiovascular and neurological side effects, which have been reported generally after misapplication [4]. lemongrass is extracted by steam distillation which is simply by pouring boiling Int J Pharm Phytochem Res. If used against mosquito larvae, such insecticides . J Vector Borne Dis. Lara M, Gutierrez J, Timon M, Andrs A. Kovendan K, Murugan K, Kumar PM, Thiyagarajan P, William SJ. prevent arthropod borne diseases. Sprinkle small clippings of lemongrass around the outside of your home, or along the baseboards. cover, and a stainless or steel glass receiving vessel that is shown in Figure 1. Characterization and evaluation of repellent effect of essential oil of Mangifera indica L. from Kenya. 2008;319:183842. PubMed Lupi E, Hatz C, Schlagenhauf P. The efficacy of repellents against Aedes, Anopheles, Culex and Ixodes spp. Asian Pac J Trop Biomed. The Creative Commons Public Domain Dedication waiver (http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) applies to the data made available in this article, unless otherwise stated in a credit line to the data. Am J Biomed Life Sci. 1995;120:53842. Google Scholar. Sritabutra D, Soonwera M, Waltanachanobon S, Poungjai S. Evaluation of herbal essential oil as repellents against Aedes aegypti (L.) and Anopheles dirus Peyton & Harrion. extracting the lemongrass oil from the lemongrass stalks, Steam Distillation could also The following factors are discussed further with its relation to the 2014;2:707. related studies about lemongrass as insect repellent Gramineae). J Agric Biol Sci. insect repellent with its pleasing aroma and overall effectiveness were evident through applied to skin. Its extracted will help repel mosquitoes. essence and scent of lemongrass in the product. The following categories of products use botanicals or plant extracts that are applied to plant foliage. Essential oils and extracts of some plants could be formulated for the development of eco-friendly repellents against Anopheles species. after screening titles/abstracts; 11 were review publications; 8 investigated the repellency impact of chemical-based repellents or animal extracts; 7 studies were conducted on laboratory animals; 12 were abstracts, conference papers, comments, and editorials; 10 studies had not reported sufficient data regarding the percentage of repellency or complete protection time; and, 15 studies were other irrelevant studies. In another study [6], 20% oil solutions of peppermint had 57% repellency and complete protection time for 6.5h against An. Malar J 18, 436 (2019). The researchers chose to do the experiment in this area since the marials DEET-FREE & VERSATILE. insect repellent. Moore S, Lenglet A, Hill N. Plant-based insect repellents. Potential plant-based repellents stratified by protection time with at least 4h protection time are reported in Table2. Soderlund DM, Bloomquist JR. Neurotoxic actions of pyrethroid insecticides. 2014;4:S54955. used for repelling insects. stephensi, respectively. researchers wanted to study about this so that people will try to use natural (plant- Malar J. 2005;10:11908. 2000;71:26771. very high boiling points which separates organic compounds from plant parts. The highest repellency effect was identified from Ligusticum sinense extract, followed by citronella, pine, Dalbergia sissoo, peppermint and Rhizophora mucronata oils with complete protection time ranging from 9.1 to 11.5h. Ethanolic 25% extract of L. sinense was able to completely repel Anopheles minimus for 11.5h. Furthermore, essential oils from plants such as lavender, camphor, catnip, geranium, jasmine, broad-leaved eucalyptus, lemongrass, lemon-scented eucalyptus, amyris, narrow-leaved eucalyptus, carotin, cedarwood, chamomile, cinnamon oil, juniper, cajeput, soya bean, rosemary, niaouli, olive, tagetes, violet, sandalwood, litsea, galbanum, and Curcuma longa also showed good repellency with 8h complete repellency against different species of Anopheles genus. Unfortunately, a few studies aimed to compare repellency efficacy of a special plant on subspecies of Anopheles. minimus for 0.5h [45]. used for the experiment were easily provided. Tagetes minutaisa very important member of Tagetes genus belonging to Asteraceae family [75]. chemical substance was added. the list of EPA-GRAS, or what the Environmental Protection Agency considers Solomon B, Gebre-Mariam T, Asres K. Mosquito repellent actions of the essential oils of Cymbopogon citratus, Cymbopogon nardus and Eucalyptus citriodora: evaluation and formulation studies. dirus, respectively. Ed.). gambiae is able to detect citronellal molecules by olfactory neurons in the antenna controlled by the TRPA1 gene, activated directly by the molecule with high potency [83, 84]. skin. 0:45 . LEMONGRASS RESEARCH - CHAPTER I INTRODUCTION BACKGROUND OF THE STUDY Insect repellents (also - Studocu Research chapter introduction background of the study insect repellents (also commonly called are substances applied to the skin, clothing, or other surfaces Skip to document Ask an Expert Sign inRegister Sign inRegister Home Ask an ExpertNew 2014;28:2536. J Food Agric Environ. A total of 383 studies were found by the initial literature search of the databases. 2010;20:16728. [27], orange extract at 50, 150 and 250, 350, and 450ppm showed 0, 0.5, 0.5, 1.5 and 2h complete protection time repellency (100%) against An. The highest repellency effect was identified from Ligusticum sinense extract, followed by citronella, pine, Dalbergia sissoo, peppermint and Rhizophora mucronata oils with complete protection time ranging from 9.1 to 11.5h. Furthermore, essential oils from plants such as lavender, camphor, catnip, geranium, jasmine, broad-leaved eucalyptus, lemongrass, lemon-scented eucalyptus, amyris, narrow-leaved eucalyptus, carotin, cedarwood, chamomile, cinnamon oil, juniper, cajeput, soya bean, rosemary, niaouli, olive, tagetes, violet, sandalwood, litsea, galbanum, and Curcuma longa also showed good repellency with 8h complete repellency against different species of Anopheles. In 2 studies, repellency effectiveness of tagetes was explored. [54], no remarkable repellency effect against An. Province. A must have for weekend trips, camping, and travel. Repellent activities of the essential oils of four Sudanese accessions of basil (Ocimum basilicum L.) against Anopheles mosquito. "Aside from being an important herb, lemon grass may help repel dengue mosquitoes," revealed Dr. Manuel Mapue, Department of Health (DOH) Regional Medical Dengue. The results of this study showed that some plants essential oils and extracts have significant repellent activity against Anopheles spp. After identifying the eligible studies, the following data were collected from each study by application of standardized data collection form to improve accuracy and critical appraisal: the first author name, country of origin, journal details, publication year, condition of study (field or laboratory), plant name, Anopheles species, concentration or dose of repellents, repellency percentage and complete protection time. https://vtechworks.lib.vt.edu/handle/10919/71810. 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Part of INNOVATIVE BOTANICAL FORMULA Our spray consists of essential oils carried in purified water and plant-based preservatives. With the summer heat, it's important to keep yourself from getting bitten by bugs. Effectiveness of plant-based repellents against different Anopheles species: a systematic review. Reegan AD, Kinsalin AV, Paulraj MG, Ignacimuthu S. Larvicidal, ovicidal and repellent activities of marine sponge Cliona celata (Grant) extracts against Anopheles stephensi Liston (Diptera: Culicidae). The researchers intend to use improvised apparatus such as a strainer, a curve pot 2010;41:831. Article Despite decades of malaria control efforts, malaria continues to be a major worldwide public health issue with 3.3 billion persons at risk in 106 countries and territories in the tropical and subtropical areas [2]. NO NASTY INGREDIENTS. Bioresource Technol. constraint on development in poor regions can be the results if there are actions to [12] in a field trial revealed that 1ml peppermint oil without dilution completely repels Anopheles annularis, An. [56] in Kenya reported that the percentage repellency of catnip is dose-dependent as 0.01mg, 0.1mg, and 1mg solutions of this herb had repellency percentage of 17%, 97%, and 100%, respectively, against Anopheles gambiae. [41] used E. globulus essential oil at 5%, 10%, 15%, 20% and 25% concentrations against An. For the Students in Senior High School that lemongrass has insecticidal dirus for 1.08h. Cinnamomumisa genus in the Laurel family, Lauraceae, several of which are investigated for their antibacterial activity by means of essential oils from bark and leaves [67]. Using Lemongrass as an For centuries lemon grass has been used by some cultures as a bug repellent. Ansari M, Mittal P, Razdan R, Sreehari U. Larvicidal and mosquito repellent activities of pine (Pinus longifolia, Family: Pinaceae) oil. Lemongrass has a strong aroma that can help to repel insects from your home or garden. These insect repellents help prevent and control the The research subjects to be observed and experimented were the mosquitoes Curr Biol. 2016;6:9738. Using lemongrass as insect repellent provides 2008;103:52934. One study published in the journal Parasitology Research found that lemongrass essential oil was effective at repelling mosquitoes, ticks, and fleas. Das M, Ansari M. Evaluation of repellent action of Cymbopogan martinii martinii Stapf var sofia oil against Anopheles sundaicus in tribal villages of Car Nicobar Island, Andaman & Nicobar Islands, India. To overcome this problem, it is essential to research for alternative approaches to vector control. Its easy to apply just dot on exposed skin and blend in. anything upon making the repellent. depressant, at the same time antibacterial. Ansari et al. In recent years, interest in plant-based repellents has been revived, as they contain a rich source of bioactive phytochemicals that are safe and biodegradable into non-toxic by-products, which could be screened for insecticidal activities and mosquito repellent. Govindarajan M, Kadaikunnan S, Alharbi NS, Benelli G. Acute toxicity and repellent activity of the Origanum scabrum Boiss & Heldr (Lamiaceae) essential oil against four mosquito vectors of public health importance and its biosafety on non-target aquatic organisms. Knowledge on traditional repellent plants obtained through ethnobotanical studies is a valuable resource for the development of new natural products. minimus for 0.83h. Similarly, Sritabutra et al. Diethyl-meta-toluamide) used as active chemical component in insect repellent, are now The studies show that lemongrass extract has a strong effect on insects and can be used as an effective insect repellent. Knowledge of traditional repellent plants is a significant resource for the development of new natural products as an alternative to chemical repellents. <> effectiveness of lemon grass oil as a natural insect repellent. As said by dirus for 0.83h. Phasomkusolsi et al. Videos for related products. recommend the following: For the Future Researchers who would like to conduct the experiment that in Govindarajan M, Rajeswary M, Arivoli S, Tennyson S, Benelli G. Larvicidal and repellent potential of Zingiber nimmonii (J. Graham) Dalzell (Zingiberaceae) essential oil: an eco-friendly tool against malaria, dengue, and lymphatic filariasis mosquito vectors? A total of 62 studies conducted in different countries, including India [7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22,23,24,25,26,27,28,29,30,31,32,33,34,35,36,37,38,39,40], Thailand [4, 5, 41,42,43,44,45,46,47,48], Ethiopia [49,50,51,52], Kenya [53,54,55,56,57], Germany [6], Nigeria [1], USA [58], Tanzania [59], Brazil [60], Sudan [61], Iran [62], Cameron [63] and Ivory Coast [64] were eventually included in the systematic review based on the inclusion criteria for the effect of plant-based repellents on species of Anopheles mosquitoes. Alayo M, Femi-Oyewo M, Bakre L, Fashina A. Larvicidal potential and mosquito repellent activity of Cassia mimosoides extracts. [50] also supported that burning of 25 g of dried O. europaea, comparable to Amer et al. Department of Medical Entomology and Vector Control, School of Public Health, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Amin Asadollahi,Alireza Zahraei-Ramazani&Sahar Azarmi, Health Research Centre, Lifestyle Institute, Baqiyatallah University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, Iran, Medical Sciences Research Centre, Ghalib University, Kabul, Afghanistan, You can also search for this author in 2013;112:120519. You can also purchase lemongrass plants from a nursery or garden center if you dont want to grow your own at home. Lemongrass has been shown to have the insecticidal and insect-repellent ability towards several insects, including mosquitoes [14], houseflies [15], sand flies [16] and fruit flies (Drosophila . No problem: its an anti-itch cream too. Cookies policy. This spray provides quick, head-to-toe protection whether youre on the trails or in your backyard. [65]. 1 0 obj You can use it to your daily living to become a better person concentration of lemongrass extract Skip to document Sign inRegister Sign inRegister Home Ask an ExpertNew My Library 2009;27:2632. and ants. that can be used as an insect repellent. Given to the sources of heterogeneity in the current systematic review, future research assessing the repellent impacts should provide clear definitions of repellents, characteristics of volunteers in field trials, mosquito species, and outcome measures. [6] and Tawatsin et al. Tavassoli et al. As observed, 25 mosquitoes attempted to land for 25 times while 24 ants Aside from lemon grass also plant peppermint and other aromatic herbs to detract insect pests from destroying the crop (Argon E. ,2012). For citronella, as one of the most explored plant for repellency effect against various mosquitoes, it is reported that active compounds in citronella extract for repelling mosquitoes are eugenol, eucalyptol, camphor, linalool, citral, and citronellal [81]. Google Scholar. Iranian J Arthropod Borne Dis. <> However, for safe use, you must dilute lemongrass oil with water or even subpictus. Lemongrass has insecticidal properties and the extracted oil is used as Citronellais an essential oil extracted from the stems and leaves of different species of lemongrass (Cymbopogon spp.) The first thing you need to do is cut off the bottom leaves of the plant, then dig up some roots from the ground where it was growing. [6], with mean percentage repellency 71% had a complete protection time for 3h against An. [6], has a percentage repellency of 79.7 against Anopheles arabiensis. Since they will be making the insect 2005;42:95. Govindarajan et al. This number is significantly higher than the number of dead mosquitoes found in the control group, which was 10. 2023 BioMed Central Ltd unless otherwise stated. Trav Med Infect Dis. If a consensus was not reached, another reviewer was consulted to resolve any feasible discrepancies. Below shows the procedure on making insect repellent out of lemongrass oil: Mix the essential oil, water and alcohol. 1. 2001;49:51721. None of the studies reported the inclusion and exclusion criteria explicitly other than specifying a healthy volunteer. J Appl Sci. Throw a tin in your backpack, or keep it handy when camping. The leaves are long and narrow, with pointed tips and serrated edges. Morehead JA. AZR was a supervisor in this systematic review and collaborated in the preparation the manuscript. 2003;89:1859. This systematic review aimed to assess the effectiveness of plant-based repellents against Anopheles mosquitoes. Singh AK, Dhamanigi SS, Asad M. Anti-stress activity of hydro-alcoholic extract of Eugenia caryophyllus buds (clove). 2015;114:453143. boiling temperature of water. Ansari et al. 2012;111:195364. 2005;19:3039. This study will be conducted for the benefit of the following: For the Future Researchers that this could serve as a guide for them in case they would Asian Pac J Trop Med. The repellent contains oil of eucalyptus and is marketed under two names: Repel Lemon Eucalyptus Insect Repellent (WPC Brands) and Fite Bite Plant-Based Insect Repellent (Travel. minimus [45] and An. The oil of Citronella has been used for Second, in field trial studies, the number of human volunteers as well as the season during which the trial had been performed differed among the included studies. Lemongrass is an excellent tool for keeping pests at bay. 2015;8:2934. Commentdocument.getElementById("comment").setAttribute( "id", "a01114897df77067d388156bfc0abdd2" );document.getElementById("b721d86728").setAttribute( "id", "comment" ); Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. 2008;15:1012. Thymeisone of nine species belonging to T. serpyllum, aperennialaromaticplantoftheMediterranean flora [69]. Even though the researchers couldnt afford to conduct experiment in In addition, studies were excluded if the information could not be extracted. The center of the strainer must have a clear space to set the receiving vessel. Benefits of Lemongrass Oil as Natural Alternative Insect Repellent 1999;36:6259. PubMedGoogle Scholar. Springer Nature. Table 3. For this systematic review, all eligible studies on the repellency effects of plant-based repellants against Anopheles spp. Singh S, Raghavendra K, Dash A. After washing off excess dirt and grime (or waiting until after planting time), place the lemongrass into its new home by digging holes with a shovel deep enough so that all roots are covered up completely inside their new container/garden space with soil covering them up completely this will help ensure strong growth for years to come. The oil is also an anti- The pot must be filled with ice as much as it can hold. The product was affordable to make since the researchers didnt cost Malar J. Evaluation of two natural extracts (Rosmarinus officinalis L. and Melissa officinalis L.) as antioxidants in cooked pork patties packed in MAP. thehealthvermont, natural insect repellents are safer than DEET components of a It is a tall perennial grass that grows in dense clumps, and the leaves have a lemon scent. stream PubMed Central Repellent compounds contained in this plant include alpha-pinene, citronellal, citronellol, and geraniol (Duke 2000). everywhere throughout the world have come to depend on the strong insect repellent x=]R@2C&n-M4f+s=D&Lo7M[6o6mO_-mO?~w ,*H2NgQpaWW_8~FM]#4xBZ@Ekp udqc!2+ck{ED6dl-'_u7"`0Z Moreover, in this study, many investigated citations showed the effectiveness of plant repellents against Anopheles spp. However, it is highly recommended that the future researchers should perform the alternative insect repellent. California Privacy Statement, With that, the researchers gained Parasitol Res. Cloveisa naturally occurring spice which has been shown to possess anti-bacterial, anti-oxidant, anti-pyretic, anti-candidal, and aphrodisiac activities [78]. Insect Repellents Oils, Volatile . The 20% oil solution of thymein the study conducted by Amer et al. In addition to being a plant-based mosquito repeller, this spray will kill and repel hundreds of common pests, such as gnats, ticks, fleas, no-see-ums, spiders, and other biting flies. The review of literature for this study focuses on the properties, benefits and Insect odorant receptors are molecular targets of the insect repellent. Soonwera M. Efficacy of essential oil from Cananga odorata (Lamk.) The reason for this is because lemon grass does not contain a high enough concentration of active ingredients needed to ward off insects. registered in the list of EPA-GRAS. 2011;88:4818. This review calls for the attention of entomologists and people in the field of mosquito-transmitted diseases for understanding the value and potential position of the plant-derived repellents and their role in disease control.
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