[Repellent activity against Aedes aegypti (L.) of formulas based on natural vegetable extracts or synthetic active agents]

Ann Ig. 2002 May-Jun;14(3):205-10.
[Article in Italian]

Abstract

A comparison of 5 commercial mosquito repellents was made on adult male and female volunteers in laboratory trials. The products tested in forms of cream or lotion included 4 natural oil formulations (containing citronella, clover, eucalyptus, geranium, lavender, peppermint, sandalwood, thyme, etc.) and 1 synthetic chemical repellent containing 10% KBR 3023). Natural oil products showed essentially poor or no repellency against Ae, aegypti: the protection times were less than or equal to 1 hour. Only the synthetic repellent based on KBR 3023 provided satisfactory defence to human volunteers.

Publication types

  • Comparative Study
  • Evaluation Study

MeSH terms

  • Administration, Cutaneous
  • Adult
  • Aedes / drug effects*
  • Aedes / physiology
  • Animals
  • Biological Factors / pharmacology*
  • Feeding Behavior / drug effects*
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Insect Repellents / chemical synthesis
  • Insect Repellents / chemistry
  • Insect Repellents / pharmacology*
  • Male
  • Piperidines / pharmacology*
  • Plant Oils / pharmacology*
  • Time Factors

Substances

  • Biological Factors
  • Insect Repellents
  • Piperidines
  • Plant Oils