Neem oil as a sand fly (Diptera: Psychodidae) repellent.

Type

Article

Date of Publication

1993

Original Publication

Journal of the American Mosquito Control Association

Volume

9

Series / Issue

Issue: 3

Pages

364-366

Contributed by

American Mosquito Control Association

Notes

Author(s) - Sharma VP.Dhiman RC.

 

Abstract

The repellent action of neem oil was evaluated against sand flies under laboratory and field conditions. Concentrations of 2% neem oil mixed in coconut or mustard oil provided 100% protection against Phlebotomus argentipes throughout the night under field conditions; against Phlebotomus papatasi it repelled sand flies for about 7 h in the laboratory. Neem oil is an indigenous product and a low-cost alternative for personal protection against sand fly bites.

Notes

Author(s) - Sharma VP.Dhiman RC.